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Automation Engineer I/II (Contract)

Palo Alto, CA💼 Contract🗓 2026-06-30 → 2026-09-25

Core

Supporting high complexity process automation engineering for cancer detection via next generation sequencing and liquid handling platforms.

Role type

Laboratory Automation Engineer (IC)

Builds

Clinical multi-omics workflows and automated liquid handling systems for cancer screening.

Domain

Healthcare diagnostics / Molecular biology / Laboratory automation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Liquid handler operation and maintenance, NGS assay automation, molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation/purification), regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA/FDA), SOP creation, root cause analysis, LIMS integration

Preferred skills

Computer programming concepts, regulated environment experience (cGMP), reagent manufacturing experience, automated liquid handler programming

Technologies

Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman, Agilent, LIMS Sapio, NGS platforms

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain liquid handling platforms and laboratory instruments; monitor ultra-low temperature freezers; coordinate instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ); create and maintain SOPs and maintenance logs; document troubleshooting and corrective actions in QMS; support FDA regulation readiness; participate in inspections and audits; manage equipment inventory and calibration; train laboratory staff on instrument operations.

Seniority

Level I (Entry) to Level II (3+ years experience)

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