Sustaining Associate Engineer - Engineer I, High Throughput Operations

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite operator support for automated workflows
• Regularly perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures on liquid handlers, high throughput lab equipment, and other integrated systems
• Write verification and validation test protocols and deliver reports including IQ/OQ/PQ
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports for validated automation processes and assist with implementation
• Develop tools, reporting, and operational documents for tracking equipment spare parts, service calls, and repairs
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party service providers

Qualifications

• BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience operating liquid handling systems (e.g. Tecan Fluent, Hamilton Star, Agilent Bravo, Beckman Coulter Biomek)
• Som familiarity with HTP assay development and operation of gene assembly, cloning, mammalian screening, and NGS workflows
• Can adapt to changing project priorities and timelines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and soft skills to build collaborative relationships that enable effective professional interactions with vendors and stakeholders

Preferences

• Familiarity with gene editing systems, genome-wide assays to measure gene editing activity, specificity, and DNA repair outcomes
• Experience working with external vendors and third-party service providers
• Service trained in various automation platforms or HTP lab equipment
• Experience working with asset management or ticketing systems

What We Offer

• High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design
• Competitive compensation package with equity participation
• 401(k) with a strong employer match
• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology

About the Role

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company founded in 2022. We develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures, and have raised over $150M to date.