Automation Engineer I, R&D
Core
Develop and deploy robust laboratory automation solutions for pre-analytical sample processing, Immunoassay, and Next-Generation Sequencing assays in an FDA regulated environment.
Role type
Junior IC automation engineer (liquid handling robotics)
Builds
Scalable, highly integrated automation platforms for medical devices
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics / Medical devices / Laboratory automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Programming liquid handling robotics platforms, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Cross-functional collaboration, Root cause analysis, Technical writing, Test protocol execution, Debugging complex software, Design of experiments
Preferred skills
M.S. in Life Sciences or Engineering, 2+ years with automated liquid handlers, Knowledge of software development lifecycle for medical devices, Strong technical writing skills
Technologies
Liquid handling robotics platforms, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, OneNote, Publisher)
Responsibilities
Develop automated laboratory solutions through programming of liquid handling robotics platforms, Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, Develop robust automated liquid handler methods for scalable and high throughput use, Troubleshoot issues across electrical, mechanical, and software systems, Write technical documents under formal design controls for medical devices, Design experiments studying impact of software controls on mechanical systems
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
