Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States University of California - San Francisco Full time
Automation Engineer

M_Biochem-Lab Genomics Resrch

Full Time

80069BR

Job Summary

The Laboratory for Genomics Research at UCSF is seeking candidates to fill an Automation Engineer position. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and developing methods for a variety of automation platforms, including automated tissue culture, transfection, and minipreps. Experience developing automation methods for integrated work cells is required. Experience developing and maintaining custom software with Python is required. Experience with Thermo Momentum, Labcyte Echo, Hamilton STAR, Agilent Bravo, and other integrated and standalone lab automation equipment is a plus. The Automation Engineer will report to the Head of Technology and work in close collaboration with the Biology and Computational groups in the LGR to enable arrayed functional genomics screens.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining the automation platforms in the Laboratory for Genomics Research. These platforms will support arrayed functional genomic screens and are critical to the success of the LGR. The Automation Engineer will have the opportunity to perform hands-on assay/method development and learn about the full CRISPR screening workflow.

Department Description

The Laboratory for Genomics Research is a collaborative effort between UCSF, UC Berkeley, and GSK. The LGR is focused on scaling up current and next generation functional genomics platforms to better understand the genetic basis of diseases. The LGR strives to build advanced CRISPR-based genome editing and functional genomics platforms empowered by human genetics and computational biology to discover drug targets with high probability of success, expand our knowledge on the human genome in various disease contexts through mechanistic investigation into previously unknown genes and their networks, and deliver innovative research tools that are optimized and scalable for both academic and drug discovery research labs across the partner institutes.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Engineering, Chemistry or a related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience
  • Thorough knowledge and experience programming and developing automation platform methods
  • Demonstrated experience modifying automation methods
  • Demonstrated experience creating automation methods
  • Experience troubleshooting automation platforms
  • Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
  • Experience maintaining and writing software with Python and SQL
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD
  • Experience working with integrated systems
  • Experience with Thermo Momentum, Labcyte Tempo, Hamilton STAR, and Agilent Bravo platforms
About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007120 RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

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