--- title: 'NetSuite Quality Systems Consultant (Fixed-Term Contract) at Slingshot Biosciences' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/netsuite-quality-systems-consultant-fixed-term-contract-slingshot-biosciences-fyr73ghb7882' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # NetSuite Quality Systems Consultant (Fixed-Term Contract) at Slingshot Biosciences - **Company:** Slingshot Biosciences - **Location:** Emeryville, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotbiosciences/jobs/5220195007 ## Job description Slingshot Biosciences is a fast-growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make precision-engineered cell mimics the gold standard for all cell-based assay controls. We are transforming cell-based applications with the most robust, scalable, and reproducible controls available, including TruCytes™ Biomarker controls, SpectraComp® compensation controls, ViaComp® cell health controls, and FlowCytes® instrument controls. Our TruCytes cell mimics precisely replicate real cells’ optical and biochemical properties - without the sourcing, quality, or cost challenges of traditional controls.  Trusted in cell-based applications across cell therapy, drug development, and diagnostics, they empower process and analytical development, quality control, potency assessments, multi-site validations, clinical research studies, and assay development and validation. Slingshot is seeking motivated, creative team members who think outside the box. We empower employees to own their work, contribute ideas quickly, and improve processes. Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions for cell-based applications! We're looking for a NetSuite Quality Systems Consultant to join us on a fixed-term contract basis and lead the end-to-end implementation and validation of our NetSuite Quality module. You'll be the primary point of contact with our NetSuite implementation team, configuring and validating quality workflows, inspection plans, sampling specifications, and non-conformance tracking. You'll bring hands-on validation expertise to a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring our new system meets 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485 requirements, and you'll set our Quality and Operations teams up for success with clear documentation and training. This is a three-month engagement reporting to our Senior QA Analyst. Learn more about Slingshot and what we do: [See what Cell Mimics can do](https://slingshotbio.com/cell-mimics/) [About Slingshot Biosciences](https://slingshotbio.com/about-us/) Location: 100% onsite in Emeryville, CA. This role reports to the Senior QA Analyst. ## What You'll Do - Lead the end-to-end implementation and validation of the NetSuite Quality module based on predetermined project requirements. - Serve as the primary operational point of contact interfacing with designated contacts from the NetSuite implementation team. - Configure, test, and verify quality workflows, inspection plans, sampling specifications, and non-conformance tracking features within NetSuite. - Execute software validation activities, including drafting and executing test cases for user acceptance testing, test scripts, protocol development, traceability matrices, and validation summary reports. - Ensure adherence to quality compliance, regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11 / ISO 13485), and company policies throughout execution. - Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, and training materials for handover to internal quality and operations teams. - Update QMS documentation related to the NetSuite Quality module, as needed. ## What You'll Bring - 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and validating workflows in NetSuite in regulated environments; experience with the NetSuite Quality Management System (QMS) module is a plus. - Proven track record of end-to-end software validation execution in biotech, life sciences, or medical device industries. - Deep technical understanding of NetSuite workflows, quality inspection rules, custom fields, and data structures. - Strong cross-functional communication skills with a history of effectively driving technical deliverables alongside external vendor teams. - Ability to work independently with minimal direct management of staff, delivering project milestones on a strict timeline. ## Why This Role Matters - Deliver a fully configured and validated NetSuite Quality module on time within the 3-month timeline. - Establish seamless quality inspection and traceability workflows integrated directly into Slingshot's ERP platform. - Strengthen compliance and audit readiness with fully compliant validation documentation. Salary and Benefits: The hourly rate range for this fixed-term contract position is $50/hr, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a fixed-term contract position, this role is not eligible for Company benefit plans (including retirement, equity, and paid time off), except as required by applicable law. About Slingshot: Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health. At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission. Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Legal authorization to work is required for all roles. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable laws in the country where the position is based. For U.S.-based roles, this includes completion of required employment eligibility verification. For international roles, employment may be facilitated through an Employer of Record (EOR) in compliance with local regulations. ## About Slingshot Biosciences ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Slingshot Biosciences designs and manufactures synthetic polymer-based cell mimics that serve as reproducible, scalable controls for flow cytometry, cell therapy, and diagnostic assays. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A – multiple tranches with $64.2M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Emeryville, California, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Dr. Jeffrey Kim (Founder, Board Director) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Biotechnology Research / Life Sciences Tools - Target customers: B2B – biopharma & CGT companies (IND-enabling, CAR-T potency), CROs, academic & core labs, reference labs, and instrument manufacturers. - Mission: “Accelerate the discovery of innovative diagnostics and treatments that will improve and extend human life.” [slingshotbio.com/about-us](https://www.slingshotbio.com/about-us) ## Products & Services - **TruCytes™ Biomarker Controls**: Customizable polymer cell mimics that replicate optical and biochemical properties of real cells, used for compensation, unmixing, immunophenotyping, and quantitative antigen density measurement. (SaaS-like consumable) - **SpectraComp®**: Compensation controls for spectral flow cytometry. (Consumable) - **ViaComp®**: Cell health / viability controls. (Consumable) - **FlowCytes® (WBC Fixed/Unfixed)**: Instrument standardization and harmonization controls. (Consumable) - **TBNK Mimic™**: Mimic for T, B, NK cell subset gating and instrument performance validation. (Consumable) - **QuantCytes™ CD19**: Quantitative antigen density control. (Consumable) - **Custom Design Service**: Engineering of cell mimics with rare biomarkers (e.g., CD47, CD122, CD14, EGFR, CD65, 200+ options) for specific assay needs. (Service) [slingshotbio.com](https://www.slingshotbio.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $13.6M (LinkedIn estimate) | Total funding $64.2M across prior rounds - **Notable Investors/Partners**: ARCH Venture Partners, Northpond Ventures, Anterra Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Myeloma Solutions Fund. Board includes Nicolas Barthelemy (Chair), Andrew Lee, Patrick Weiss, Corey Ritter, Keith Crandell (observer), Ron Silberman, Philip Austin. [slingshotbio.com/about-us](https://www.slingshotbio.com/about-us) - **Growth Signals**: - 49 employees (though -19.7% YoY) - Active headcount in R&D (26% of workforce) and sales (16%) - 5 active job postings, +66.7% MoM and +150% YoY in job posting growth - Global multi-site instrument standardization study published (30+ cytometers across multiple labs) - Expansion into CAR-T potency assays and synthetic antigen-presenting cell mimics (recent patents) - Recent hires: Dr. Nimisha Srivastava (COO), Tiffany Salas-Morris (CCO, departed Mar 2026) [linkedin.com/company/slingshot-biosciences](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-biosciences) ## Competitive Advantages - **Synthetic reproducibility**: Polymer-based mimics eliminate donor variability, cold-chain requirements, and lot-to-lot drift – providing a stable reference across sites, operators, and years. - **Rare biomarker customization**: Can engineer mimics with low-frequency or hard-to-source markers, enabling assays that were previously infeasible with biologic controls. - **Shelf-stable and scalable**: No cold chain, on-demand delivery, high-throughput precision manufacturing. - **IP moat**: Patents covering hydrogel-based engineered particles, apoptosis-resistant mimics, and synthetic antigen-presenting cells for potency assays. [slingshotbio.com](https://www.slingshotbio.com/) | [Google Patents excerpt via LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-biosciences) ## Strategic Focus - Become the “new standard of flow cytometry controls” by replacing biologic controls with synthetic cell mimics. - Expand into cell therapy (CAR-T potency, IND-enabling studies) and diagnostic instrument standardization. - Drive multi-site harmonization for global pharma and CRO networks. - Continue developing custom mimics for rare biomarkers and quantitative antigen density applications. [slingshotbio.com](https://www.slingshotbio.com/) ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to making diagnostics and therapeutics more accessible. - **Innovative technology**: Work at the intersection of synthetic biology, polymer chemistry, and flow cytometry. - **Small but growing team**: Current headcount ~49 with active hiring in sales, engineering, and HR. - **Location**: Emeryville, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) – office-based (no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned, but roles likely require on-site lab work; some field sales roles are remote). - **Culture**: Described as “creative problem solvers” with a growth mindset. Diverse background teams. [slingshotbio.com/about-us/careers](https://www.slingshotbio.com/about-us/careers) - **Open positions** (as of recent): Technical Sales Consultant, Lab Automation Hardware Engineer, Associate Director HR, Senior Accountant. [boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotbiosciences](https://boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotbiosciences) ## Sources 1. [slingshotbio.com](https://www.slingshotbio.com/) 2. [slingshotbio.com/about-us](https://www.slingshotbio.com/about-us) 3. [slingshotbio.com/about-us/careers](https://www.slingshotbio.com/about-us/careers) 4. [boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotbiosciences](https://boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotbiosciences) 5. [linkedin.com/company/slingshot-biosciences](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-biosciences) ## Other roles at Slingshot Biosciences - [Engineer II, Microfluidic Process](https://feeny.ai/job/engineer-ii-microfluidic-process-slingshot-biosciences-emeryville-pgr6n46qjntg) — Emeryville, CA - [Scientist II, Flow Cytometry (Fixed-Term Contract)](https://feeny.ai/job/scientist-ii-flow-cytometry-fixed-term-contract-slingshot-biosciences-emeryville-y5mpd30a4pmn) — Emeryville, CA