Sr. Lab Process Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of the automation systems and related software tools, preparing the documentation for equipment validation and operating procedures.
• Develop scripts for liquid handling robots and other lab automation instruments.
• Build rapport with end-users, lab supervisors and process owners, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation in the labs.
• Define and lead the automation systems development, testing and qualification requirements.
• Support the documentation efforts for equipment validation and operating procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, analyze data and help drive key process related decisions.
• Collaborate with external vendors to assess and implement new solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/biochemistry field and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or Advanced degree in engineering/biochemistry field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in NGS lab as an automation programmer.
• Technical proficiency and experience in automation systems development and integration for the life science industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems is required.
• Hamilton Venus 4 or 6 programming experience is required.
• Experienced in deploying automation methods using GitHub/GitLab.
• Good Project management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively across teams to understand problems, come up with solutions and explain methodological details and results from analysis.
• Mentor, develop and provide guidance to other team members.
• Experienced in drafting user requirements, testing and Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentations; and overseeing the functional and validation testing, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous projects.
• Able to work independently on identification and resolution of open-ended problems of diverse scope.
• Able to work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000 per year, which may factor in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Schedule

Full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) match
• ESPP
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sick/vacation time
• Commuter benefits/ EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Wellness benefits