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.

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.

Senior Lab Automation Engineer

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