Automation Technologist II

3 weeks ago

Aliso Viejo, California, United States Ambry Genetics Full time
Job Summary

The Automation Technologist II role at Ambry Genetics is a key position in our Clinical Laboratory, responsible for assisting the Automation Team in assay automation development and supporting the Clinical Department with laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting. This position plays a crucial role in designing, optimizing, validating, maintaining, and troubleshooting automation tools for our clinical diagnostic assays.

Key Responsibilities
  • Aid in the design and development of automated diagnostic and genomic assays for use in a CLIA/CAP regulated setting.
  • Provide prompt, high-quality on-site laboratory instrumentation and troubleshooting support to the Clinical Department.
  • Assist with training of manual and automated protocols directly with the Clinical Department, Validation Team, and Automation Team.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as IT, Clinical, and Validations.
  • Participate in drafting Standard Operating Procedures for new assays and updating existing Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
  • Ensure Quality Control requirements are met for instrumentation.
  • Perform general tasks that may include but are not limited to assistance in development, validation, and troubleshooting of the following: reagent plating, DNA isolation and purification, PCR, electrophoresis, gel photography and analysis, Next-Generation sequencing library preparation, Sanger Sequencing, aCGH microarrays, and Sequencing analysis.
  • Maintain a professional attitude towards co-workers, instrument vendors, and support specialists.
  • Understand and adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Position requires sitting, bending, standing, and walking the entire workday.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • REQUIRED: Experience with Tecan Evoware Standard Software or Tecan Fluent Control.
  • 2+ years of laboratory research experience in an academic or industrial setting.
  • BS and/or MS degree in a life sciences field: Biology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization is a must.
Preferred
  • Programming knowledge in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or VBScript is a plus.
  • Understanding of Laboratory Automation, Sanger Sequencing, Next-Generation Sequencing, and Microarrays preferred.
About Us
Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster. At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community. At Ambry, you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave, and generous paid time off (PTO) program.

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