Lab Automation Engineer

About the position

Tempus is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer to join the Laboratory Process Engineering and Automation group. This team is dedicated to innovating, developing, validating, and implementing new methodologies to enhance the robustness and efficiency of laboratory processes. The role involves collaborating within a highly autonomous team to design and implement new processes, as well as improve existing ones. The successful candidate will work closely with R&D staff to develop custom protocols for Tecan liquid handlers and other lab automation equipment, perform experimentation to validate new methodologies, and investigate non-conformances through root cause analysis (RCA) and DMAIC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Function in a highly collaborative and autonomous team designing and implementing new processes and improvements to existing processes.
• Develop custom protocols or methods for Tecan liquid handlers using Tecan FluentControl and other lab automation equipment in cooperation with R&D staff.
• Perform experimentation to test and validate new methodologies.
• Investigate non-conformances through RCA and DMAIC, perform/recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure successful technology transfer via process engineering input through the design process for requirements and PQ testing.
• Become familiar with protocols in order to fully understand the needs of the team and advocate for the best efforts.
• Identify areas that are error-prone and research innovative approaches for practical prevention.
• Access is available to 3D printers, electronics tools and other resources to aid in developing novel solutions where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Automation / Mechatronics, Biology or a related discipline
• 3 years experience in a physical laboratory automation or adjacent role
• Experience developing methods on liquid handling equipment, Tecan experience in particular is a plus
• Applicants should be organized, detailed and autonomous
• Applicants should have an interest in developing a broad range of technical skills and a willingness to engage in many varied projects.