What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer II position at SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)?
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Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building ona strong foundationof innovation,expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT,you’llbe part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
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The Automation Engineer IIis responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and sustaining automated liquid handlingequipment,processesand protocols to supportanoligonucleotide synthesis platform and associatedprocessing workflows.
This positionreports to the Senior Manager of Emerging Technologiesandis part ofEmergingTechnologies, Platform Development grouplocatedinSunnyvale, CAand willbeafull-time,on-siterole.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
The annual salary range for this role is$110,000-125,000.This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensationfor this role at the time of this posting. This range may bemodifiedin the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offercomprehensivepackage of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,diagnosticsand biotechnology?
AtIntegrated DNA Technologies (IDT),one ofDanaher’s15 operating companies, our work saves lives—andwe’reall united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’llthrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building ona strong foundationof innovation,expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT,you’llbe part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
Learn about theDanaher Business Systemthatmakes everything possible.
The Automation Engineer IIis responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and sustaining automated liquid handlingequipment,processesand protocols to supportanoligonucleotide synthesis platform and associatedprocessing workflows.
This positionreports to the Senior Manager of Emerging Technologiesandis part ofEmergingTechnologies, Platform Development grouplocatedinSunnyvale, CAand willbeafull-time,on-siterole.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Drive the design, development, and optimization of automated liquid handling workflows forprocessing ofoligonucleotides, including PCR and other enzymatic reactions,purificationand QC sample preparation.
- Collaboratecross-functionallywithplatform developmentengineers and scientistsandoperationsteams to translate manual orsemi‑automatedprotocols into robust, scalable automated workflows; create and revise SOPs, methods, and supporting documentation as needed.
- Lead or support troubleshooting androotcauseanalysis ofautomation‑relatedissues using structuredproblem‑solvingapproaches (e.g., 5‑Why, Fishbone), and implement corrective improvements to protocols, scripts, and hardware configurations.
- Perform systematic evaluation of liquid handling performance (e.g., accuracy, precision,cross‑contamination); analyze experimental and run data toidentifytrends,establishacceptance criteria, and support method qualification and technology transfer activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or related technical field with4 years of related work experience.
- Hands‑onexperience developing, programming, and debugging automated liquid handling workflowsusing Beckman Coulter, Hamilton,Tecan,or similar instrumentation, including familiarity with scripting, methoddevelopmentand risk assessment for automated lab processes.
- Experienceautomatingbiochemical or molecular biology workflows such as PCR, nucleic acidextraction orpurification, dilution/normalization, or QC sample preparation in a laboratory or development environment.
- Ability to travel 5% timedomestically.
- Ability to occasionally lift, move or carry equipment up to 20 lbs.
- Ability tofrequentlywork in a laboratory environment for extended periods, including interaction with automated instrumentation and biologicaland chemicalreagents.
- Experience designing experiments or automation workflows with scalability in mind, including support for technology transfer from R&D into process development or manufacturing environments.
- Experience applying structured continuous improvement tools (e.g.,RCA, FMEA,value stream mapping) and working with data systems or LIMS to document methods, analyze performance, and support platform maturation and technology transfer.
The annual salary range for this role is$110,000-125,000.This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensationfor this role at the time of this posting. This range may bemodifiedin the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offercomprehensivepackage of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000