Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering/biochemistry with relevant experience in NGS lab as an automation programmer.
5+ years experience in automation systems development for life sciences and robotics, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
Proficient in Hamilton Venus 3 or 4 programming and automation methods using GitHub/GitLab.
Strong project management and communication skills, able to navigate cross-functional collaborations.
Experience in drafting documentation for user requirements, testing, and SOPs.
Responsibilities
Lead automation projects and ensure effective implementation in labs.
Develop and integrate automation systems and prepare documentation for validation.
Create scripts for liquid handling robots and other lab automation instruments.
Build relationships with lab personnel and coordinate across teams for successful project outcomes.
Define and oversee the testing and qualification requirements for automation systems.
Analyze data to troubleshoot issues and influence process-related decisions.
Collaborate with external vendors to implement new solutions.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Tuition reimbursement and sick/vacation time.
Commuter benefits and EV charging stations.
Access to an onsite gym and wellness benefits.
Full Job Description
Summary:
The Senior Process Automation Engineer within the Research, Product Development and Technology Transfer Group contributes to the development and implementation of automation systems and workflows to support the processing of samples in a clinical diagnostics and research laboratory environments. This individual collaborates within a team of scientists and engineers upon projects to conceptualize, design, develop, and implement solutions designed to optimize the performance and increase the efficiencies of the laboratory processes.
Responsibilities:
Principal responsibilities of this position include automation projects leadership.
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.
Building 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 3 or 4 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.
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. Our 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.
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About Personalis
Personalis is a biotechnology company that specializes in genomic sequencing and analysis. The company provides services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as research institutions. Personalis was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
