Process Engineering Associate II

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze wet lab experiments to improve process efficiency and assay reliability.
• Evaluate new molecular biology techniques and technologies to enhance assay performance.
• Perform complex manual and automated laboratory procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, sequencing, reagent preparation).
• Conduct assay validation studies to qualify new and improved assays for clinical use at both sites.
• Build data analysis and software tools to monitor process health, surface sources of error, and accelerate troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with the team to analyze complex data, diagnose issues, and implement solutions.
• Support technology transfer to our new Austin, TX CLIA lab to bring the new site online.
• Present project progress, data, and technical insights to the team and department.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Physics).
• At least 1 year of hands-on lab research experience, including core molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing).
• Exceptional analytical reasoning and troubleshooting skills, with experience in data analysis (bioinformatics, statistical analysis, or similar) and comfort using modern AI tools.
• Strong mathematical and statistical aptitude, with a process- and systems-level mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
• Driven, creative, and persistent, with a willingness to go above and beyond and to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to relocate from Union City, CA to Austin, TX in summer 2027.

Nice-to-haves

• Start-up experience.
• Previous automation or clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) and library preparation.
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting.
• Prior experience with technology transfer, assay validation, or new lab/site standup.

Benefits And Perks

• Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
• Retail retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)