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Universal Diagnostics S.A. · 4 hours ago

Senior NGS Automation Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Universal Diagnostics S.A. is an international company focused on early cancer detection through innovative diagnostic tests. They are seeking a Senior NGS Automation Engineer to lead automation projects and collaborate with teams to develop and commercialize NGS assays for colorectal cancer detection.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical

Responsibilities

Key Contributor in the development of a blood-based early cancer detection test by fully automating manual NGS assay workflows. Collaborate with EU and US based Automation and assay development teams to develop automation solutions and workflows that meet the product requirements of Universal DX’s colorectal cancer test

Principal responsibilities of this position include automation projects leadership

Lead the development and integration of the automation systems and related software tools

Translate user requirements into design specifications for development of high quality, customer focused automated products

Define and conduct testing and qualification experiments, IQ/OQ/PQ

Support the documentation efforts for equipment validation and operating procedures

Lead troubleshooting efforts, analyze data and help drive key process related decisions

Work closely with Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Regulatory groups to ensure the conformance of the automated product with Universal Diagnostics’ regulatory requirements

Qualification

NGS automationAutomation systems developmentRoboticsLiquid handlingHamilton Robotic systemsProject managementSelf-initiativeBiotech experiencePharmaceutical experienceCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

A BS or MS degree Biomedical Engineering or closely related engineering or scientific field, with a minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience in automating NGS workflows

Technical proficiency and experience in automation systems development and integration for the life science industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems is required

Significant experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex workflows, preferably using Hamilton Robotic systems

Good Project management, organizational and written and verbal communication skills

Preparing User Requirement and Testing Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentations; and overseeing the functional and validation testing, IQ/OQ/PQ

Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous projects

Biotech, pharmaceutical, Lab automation providers, or clinical-laboratory experience is highly desirable