Senior Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Molecular Assemblies, Inc. Full time
About Us

Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a pioneering life sciences company that is revolutionizing the field of DNA synthesis technology. Our innovative approach enables advances in industrial synthetic biology, precision medicine, and emerging applications such as DNA data storage, nanomachines, and bio-based electronics.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our innovative team. This role will primarily focus on automating existing workflows, such as NGS sample preparation, sample processing and handling. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions to support our dynamic research environment, working closely with scientists and engineers to enable rapid experimentation and process optimization.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy end-to-end laboratory automation solutions.
  • Create, optimize, and maintain high-throughput workflows using liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.
  • Expand the scope of existing automation by introducing new functionalities and evaluating novel devices and technologies.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory automation systems, working with internal experts and external vendors to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues.
  • Document best practices, train end users, and support independent execution of automated workflows.
  • Partner with IT and Data Science teams to automate data flows, ensuring data integrity and efficient data management.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of integrated platforms to provide comprehensive automation solutions.
  • Engage in scientific discussions, present process improvements, and contribute to scientific articles and papers.
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. with 2+ years, M.S. with 4+ years, or B.S. with 6+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, focusing on liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.
  • Experience integrating systems into high-throughput production environments.
  • Experience with scheduling software (e.g., Green Button Go, Cellario, Momentum) and liquid-handling robots (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman Coulter). Opentrons experience is a plus.
  • Proven track record in automating laboratory workflows within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Experience migrating biological or biochemical assays onto automated systems and gathering user requirements for complex workflows.
Health & Benefits at MAI:
  • Medical, dental & vision plans offered
  • 401k plan
  • Generous stock options
  • Paid vacation days
  • Bonus eligible role

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