IVD System Integration Scientist needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in San Jose, CA.
 
This position will be for a major in vitro diagnostics company, and you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of AST products. This position requires someone with a M.S. with 8 years or PhD with 5 years relevant experience in Microbiology, Bioengineering, or related field. Demonstrated proficiency in AST methods (broth microdilution, disk diffusion, etc.) desirable.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the software, hardware development and system engineering teams, as well as other functions, to support menu products on the Vitek Reveal.
• Implement the use of company software solutions within the department and support their integration on the Vitek Reveal platform
• Contribute to the development of tools for analyzing large performance data sets generated from AST experiments. Additionally describe and detail use cases for the software team.
• Establish and maintain configuration management processes for systems and software and ensure version control and traceability of software releases within the microbiology department.
• Support biological testing needed for software validation and system verification activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues specific to the AST tests/system, record and report these issues cross-functionally, and provide suggestions and resolutions for investigations.
• Prepare bacterial cultures and perform AST experiments using clinical bacterial isolates.
• Collaborate with other scientists and managers to optimize testing protocols and workflows within the lab.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results, write work instructions (WIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, reports, process flows etc...
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO) and comply with biohazard safety standards.
• Participate in product risk assessment, technical design reviews and critically evaluate design and implementation plans
• Summarize findings and present results to cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and train new and existing team members and be a technical advisor for data analysis problems
• Propose and explore novel approaches/tools to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.

 
Qualifications

• S. with 8 years or PhD with 5 years relevant experience in Microbiology, Bioengineering, or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in AST methods (broth microdilution, disk diffusion, etc.) desirable.
• Familiarity with bacterial identification systems (MALDI-TOF, PCR)
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for IVD products (e.g., QSR, ISO, GLP).
• Programming skills (Python, R, or similar) for data analysis
• Familiarity with data visualization/analysis software such as Tableau, JMP or Minitab. Strong proficiency in the use of MS office suite

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!
Contract: 12 -month contract with potential for extension and/or conversion.
Salary: $64- $69 per hour depending on experience, W2.

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

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