Job Title: Biomedical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Engineer to improve the performance, diagnose failure modes, and verify the robustness of our instruments. The ideal candidate will design and execute experiments, develop and optimize test scripts, and recommend improvements for related processes. This role requires proactive troubleshooting and debugging of fluidic, mechanical, and control system problems, as well as supporting development and manufacturing to determine root causes for product and system failures.

Responsibilities

• Improve the performance, diagnose failure modes, and verify the robustness of instruments.
• Design and execute experiments.
• Develop and optimize test scripts.
• Recommend improvements for related processes.
• Proactively troubleshoot and debug fluidic, mechanical, and control system problems.
• Assist development and manufacturing to determine root causes for product and system failures.
• Support the development, execution, and review of integration and verification testing for consumable and instrument systems in support of development, verification/validation, manufacturing transfer, and commercialization.

Essential Skills

• 4-6 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or other science disciplines.
• Experience with standard laboratory techniques and aseptic technique.
• Experience working in a BSL-2 environment with live organisms.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Extensive experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA quantification, qPCR, PCR multiplex).
• Solid phase DNA extraction and purification using magnetic particles.
• Data interpretation and analysis experience.
• Ability to effectively present data to a team.
• Assay automation and microfluidic medical device development.
• Knowledge of complex life science systems and assays, including fluidic and microfluidic consumable devices.
• Experience working with human blood.

Work Environment

90% of the time will be spent in the lab, primarily in a cleanroom environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $46.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CARLSBAD,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $42 - $46