Job Description Summary

The Staff Systems Engineer I is a key role in the Beads R&D Reagents team, and will act as the liaison between new & current bead-related products and the flow cytometry instruments that these products support. This role is expected to use judgment based on a combination of experience and knowledge from backgrounds in biology, flow cytometry, and instrument systems to both help develop new, and to help sustain existing bead products in BD Biosciences.

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Job Summary:

The Staff Systems Engineer I is a key role in the Beads R&D Reagents team, and will act as the liaison between new & current bead-related products and the flow cytometry instruments that these products support.  This role is expected to use judgment based on a combination of experience and knowledge from backgrounds in biology, flow cytometry, and instrument systems to both help develop new, and to help sustain existing bead products in BD Biosciences.  The Staff Systems Engineer I will additionally be expected to leverage scientific and statistical methods to determine root cause of complex issue, while guiding the team and products successfully through company Quality Management Systems (QMS).

The Staff Systems Engineer I works closely between Reagents R&D, Beads Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory, and the Instrument Systems Engineering team to lead and sustain the complex connections between life science reagent products and instruments. This role understands customer needs and workflows, systems architecture and analysis, and how the different sub-systems will fit and interact to meet the desired customer function and experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead bead product-related Systems Engineering activities and deliverables, including Validation and Verification activities.

• Partner with design teams and QMS to meet ongoing customer needs through design collaboration, prototype integration, characterization and optimization.

• Act as an intermediary between R&D, Manufacturing, QC and Regulatory to document and validate process changes.

• Lead and engage cross-functionally in technical troubleshooting

• Designing new or refining existing manufacturing or QC processes using lean and six sigma methodologies

• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness activities.

• Guide, review and develop formal and informal test protocols.

• Be primary stakeholder in Design and Technical Reviews to practice sound decision making across the program

• Provide technical support to a wide range of problems pertaining to specific programs and projects.

• Work effectively and collaboratively in a cross functional team and with external partners to identify, communicate, and mitigate program needs at each product lifecycle.

• Lead or actively participate in design of experiment, action item implementation, and troubleshooting activities

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, or related discipline, e.g. Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical. Master’s degree or PhD preferred.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or product design.

• Experience in one or more areas related to flow cytometry or cell analysis such as signal processing, embedded systems, electronics, software, fluidics, optics, and/or assay reagents strongly preferred.

• Experience in lab automation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance is highly desired.

• Experience in design control in a regulated environment.

• Familiarity with external contract design and manufacturing facilities.

• Familiarity with regulations and compliance testing is desired

Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous Design Control Experience in a regulated environment.

• In-depth knowledge in multiple areas related to cytometry or cell analysis such as signal processing, embedded systems, electronics or software.  Knowledge of fluidics, optics or reagents is also helpful

• Expert of Systems Design techniques: Modeling and Simulation, Select Preferred Solution, System Robustness, DFSS

• Experience designing test plans, applied experimental techniques and statistical analysis for performance characterization and root cause identification.

• Comfort applying statistics to data analysis and the use of Minitab tools is highly desirable.

• Acts independently to determine strategy for new assignments.

• Exercises independent judgment to determine evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Resolve significant and unique issues in creative and effective ways

Physical Demands:

• Role may involve laboratory-related work including but not limited to light lifting, pipetting and liquid handling, etc.

• Role may involve usage of laboratory equipment, including but not limited to flow cytometers, centrifuges,

• Should be able to perform manual tasks in-line with OSHA standards without special accommodations or assistance

Work Environment:

• Hybrid position.  Will require on-site and in lab work a minimum of 4 days/week.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

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