What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Automation Engineer II position at SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)?
Overview
The Lab Automation Engineer II solves key workflow problems in large complex health systems. Supports a full technology stack of automated lab and software sequencing.
Responsibility
Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements – light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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The Lab Automation Engineer II solves key workflow problems in large complex health systems. Supports a full technology stack of automated lab and software sequencing.
Responsibility
- Design, implement, and test process automation using liquid handlers and other automated equipment.
- Utilize programming languages to integrate new or modifications to processes to the robotics software stack.
- Work cross-functionally with the science, lab, manufacturing, and maintenance teams.
- Design, deploy, and test liquid handler scripts and changes to custom automated work cells.
- Make impactful contributions to troubleshooting efforts, analyzing data and helping drive key process-related decisions.
- Develop automation related documentation for effective operation and maintenance of automated equipment.
- Travel to Myriad locations as needed during certain project phases.
- Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or related field required.
- 2 years of industry experience.
- Experience in programming in at least two of the major liquid handling systems (Tecan, Beckman, Hamilton).
- Experience with molecular biology lab processes.
- Software programming experience with Python, C#, or other languages is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements – light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, pushing or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
#LabAutomation #AutomationEngineering #EngineeringJobs #Bioengineering #MolecularBiology #LaboratoryAutomation #Robotics #ProcessAutomation #HealthTech #BiotechJobs #PythonProgramming #RoboticsEngineering #STEMCareers