Sr Lab Automation Engineer - South SF

Myriad Genetics

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Description Overview The Sr Lab Automation Engineer solves key workflow problems in large, complex health systems. Supports a full technology stack of automated lab and software sequencing. On-site South San Francisco Responsibility Applies principles, theories, and concepts from the broader industry to the Myriad platform. 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. Train and mentor junior Automation Engineers. Travel to Myriad locations as needed during certain project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or related field required.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated success in investigating, developing, and implementing laboratory automation processes.
• Expertise in programming in at least two of the major liquid handling systems (Tecan, Beckman, Hamilton).
• Experience with molecular biology lab processes.
• Proficiency in defining robust equipment/process qualification procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ) as well as FAT/SAT/SIT processes.
• 5+ years of software programming experience with Python, C#, or other language.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train and mentor junior Automation Engineers.
• Travel to Myriad locations as needed during certain project phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level