Position Overview
The Automation Engineer I, R&D will join a highly collaborative, cross-functional team including R&D, Operations and Technology to develop and deploy robust laboratory automation solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, Immunoassay and Next-Generation Sequencing based assays in support of high complexity laboratory developed tests. This role requires experience working on a collaborative, fast-paced team to build scalable, highly integrated automation platforms which enable users to reliably and efficiently deliver timely, high-quality results in a regulated environment.
Essential Duties
- Establish and maintain relationships with lab staff to understand processes and procedures. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, issue resolution, as well as supporting documentation.
- Develop automated laboratory solutions through programming of liquid handling robotics platforms to meet the requirements of existing assay workflows.
- Iteratively develop and improve automated liquid handler methods based on feedback from experimental data and user feedback.
- Design and implementation of automated liquid handler methods for use in a high throughout environment.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to establish high level of credibility and maintain effective relationships and strong open communication with employee, managers, and customers.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines and successfully facilitate constructive engagements.
- Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
- Ability to work with moderate supervision and take ownership of assigned projects.
- Ability to follow and optimize processes.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, with strong organization and time management skills.
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
- Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or field as outlined in the essential duties.
- 1+ years of experience working with automated liquid handlers and associated software in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, ISO, etc.). Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers is desired.
- High attention to detail and proven ability to effectively communicate across teams located at multiple sites.
- Optimistic and innovative; solution oriented.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with a team of scientists.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and demands.
- Values, communicates, and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect.
- Familiarity with Next-Generation sequencing and/or common molecular biology laboratory workflows.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote, and Publisher.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or field as outlined in the essential duties.
- 2+ years of experience working with automated liquid handlers and associated software in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, ISO, etc.). Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers is desired.
