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Calico Life Sciences · 8 hours ago

Automation Engineer

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$146K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ years exp

Calico Life Sciences is an innovative research and development company focused on understanding human aging. They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their laboratory automation team, responsible for migrating assays and processes to automated systems, enabling scientists to accelerate their research.

Biotechnology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with scientists and other engineers to design, create, and optimize novel workflows on automated liquid handling platforms

Able to program complex processes on liquid handling systems, managing all aspects from requirements gathering to hands-on development and testing

Plan and execute experiments to validate automated assays and ensure that systems are operating robustly and reliably

Perform hands-on troubleshooting, recover from errors, and proactively maintain equipment

Support maintenance and process improvement efforts across multiple technology labs

Train and provide ongoing support to end-users on newly automated protocols and best practices

Produce high-quality documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting procedures

Identify and drive process and workflow improvements to increase throughput and efficiency within the lab environment

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and be productive in a cross-functional team environment, including working with scientists, managers, and IT

Qualification

Hamilton liquid handling systemsAssay developmentProgramming PythonProgramming C#Liquid handling systems knowledgeLaboratory workflows experienceAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

BS/MS in an Engineering or Science discipline (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.)

4+ years of academic or industry experience directly related to laboratory automation

Expertise with Hamilton liquid handling systems and proficiency with Hamilton VENUS for protocol development and scripting

Knowledge of multiple commercial liquid handling systems (e.g., Tecan, Agilent Bravo, or similar platforms)

Experience with assay development: liquid handling performance qualification, biological assay optimization, and inter-/intra- assay performance validation

Proficiency with a major programming language (e.g., Python, C#, or similar) to interface with and extend automation capabilities

Hands-on work with basic laboratory workflows in one or more life-science application areas: molecular biology, genomics, cell culture, high-throughput screening (HTS), or mass spectrometry

Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 30lbs

Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week

Benefits

Eligible for two annual cash bonuses

Company

Calico Life Sciences

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Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies.

Founded in 2013

South San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.calicolabs.com/

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