Senior System Integration Engineer (Automation Integration)

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrate understanding of Array/Sequencing systems and technology.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Experience on programming automation scripts and optimizing assay/library preparation workflow on liquid handling robots (Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman etc.) with automation development software (EvoWare, Fluent Control, Venus, Biomek etc.).
• Demonstrate understanding of the functionality of different hardware components and subunits of the liquid handling robots.
• Hands-on experience for planning and execution of DOE for problem solving/root cause investigation.
• Experience writing and executing test plans/protocols to validate/verify product performance and robustness.
• Experience of using advanced analysis tools. Competent and comfortable with management and analysis of large data sets.
• Competent IT knowledge and computer skills.
• Solid communication, presentation and writing skills.
• A desire to be a part of a fast paced, multidisciplinary, and dynamic environment.
• Detail oriented and highly motivated.
• Work effectively with cross-functional project team.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; or a PhD with 0 - 3 years’ experience in Biomedical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related disciplines.

Additional Experiences That Are Desired, But Not Mandatory.

• Previous experience using Python or other programming tools for the analysis of large data sets.
• Previous development experience on microarray, sequencing or other molecular biology products or workflows.

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