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In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and scaling complex automated workflows within a regulated state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing lab.
TheSenior Automation / Process Engineer will be directly responsible for leading or contributing to all aspects of assay/ reagent manufacturing automation development from concept, requirements definition, and manual assay development to adaptation, optimization, troubleshooting and validation. Will leverage an understanding of molecular biology and biochemistry to troubleshoot analytical and preparation processes. Apply scientific methods and engineering skills to improve the scalability of Guardant Health’s sample processing workflows.
As a Senior Automation / Process Engineer, you must be collaborative and able to effectively participate in or lead cross functional teams working in a variety of projects. These cross functional teams will explore, develop, optimize, test, and implement robust, scalable solutions for Guardant Health’s sample processing workflows with attention to understanding business and user requirements and improving efficiency, throughput, and quality.You will also contribute to protocol generation, report writing and presentation preparation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:You’re a Scientist or Engineer with a proven track record of automating and scaling and you’re eager to participate in the development of a high growth, fast paced startup.
Come with an interdisciplinary background in molecular biology, lab automation and programming is required.
Prior, demonstrated experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting automated sample-processing workflows using a requirements-driven approach in a clinical laboratory or other molecular biology-based laboratory setting.
Be able to leverage an understanding of molecular biology and biochemistry to troubleshoot analytical and preparative processes.
The successful candidate will apply scientific methods and engineering skills to improve the scalability of Guardant Health’s sample processing workflows.
You also have: BS degree in engineering or science, preferably in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering or a closely-related discipline and 5-8 years of related experience. MS with 6+ years of related work experience or a PhD with 3+ years of related work experience will also be considered.Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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