Imagine a world where illness is optional. At Viome, our goal is to digitize, decode, and decipher human biology to prevent, treat, and cure chronic diseases and cancer. In order to enhance our understanding of the origin and progression of diseases, we use a systems biology approach combined with mRNA analysis and our state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platform. Our direct-to-consumer service analyzes gene expressions (mRNA) in order to provide individuals with health insights and precision nutrition to live a healthier life. This platform of ~300,000 samples enables us to enhance our understanding of human biology as a system in order to develop predictive biomarkers, precision diagnostics, and precision therapeutics to prevent and intercept chronic diseases. 

As an Automation Engineer II at Viome Life Sciences, located in Bothell, you will play a vital role in our automation department, contributing to the development and optimization of automated processes that are essential to our operations.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and technically skilled professional who can thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you have a passion for automation and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our talented team at Viome.

If you have the skills and are excited about Viome’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Program, optimize, verify, and implement new methods on robotic liquid handling workstations.
• Design appropriate hardware layouts for processes.
• Develop and validate pipetting techniques for accuracy, precision, and speed.
• Analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve efficiency and throughput.
• Provide training and documentation for workflows.
• Develop LIMS integration capabilities.
• Understand existing processes in detail.
• Troubleshoot errors during production, both user errors and instrument failures.
• Make recommendations for production continuation.
• Provide real-time operational support to maintain production processes.
• Analyze instrument data and results to correct issues.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing scripts on automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman).Define labware and fluid profiles for automated liquid handling instruments.
• Optimize pipetting accuracy, precision, and speed.
• Experience with hardware adjustments and repairs.
• Experience with scripting and/or object-oriented software development.
• Interface with management to communicate progress and expedite projects.
• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.

• Possess at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (chemical, physical, biological, engineering, or clinical laboratory science).
• 2 years of experience preferred with a minimum of 8 months of hands-on experience in laboratory automation focused on liquid handling.
• Proficiency in defining labware and fluid profiles for automated liquid handling instruments.
• Experience with hardware adjustments and repairs is strongly preferred.
• Experience with writing and executing test protocols.
• Strong preference for experience with cellular and molecular assays, statistical analysis, and process monitoring.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects these values.