Automation Engineer II
Core
Develop, modify, test, and deploy automated laboratory workflows on liquid handlers and instrumentation to support high-throughput synthetic biology research.
Role type
Mid-level IC automation engineer (laboratory hardware & workflow)
Builds
Reliable, high-throughput automated laboratory workflows for genetic design, screening, and analysis
Domain
Synthetic biology / Biotechnology / Laboratory Automation
Required skills
Liquid-handling platform operation, systematic troubleshooting, method development, SOP creation, vendor coordination, Python/C#/VBScript scripting, calibration, equipment qualification
Preferred skills
Electronics troubleshooting, CAD/3D printing, molecular biology workflows (PCR, NGS, cell culture), LIMS, Git version control
Responsibilities
Execute method-development activities independently; translate manual protocols into automated workflows; troubleshoot instrumentation and software issues; support routine maintenance and calibration; develop technical documentation; identify operational bottlenecks and improve system reliability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/4431779009-automation-engineer-ii-at-amyrisinc)