Title: Autom a tion Engineer I; Laboratory Automation C ore ; Center of Technology
Employee Type: Full time
Location: San Rafael, CA
Title and compensation commensurate with experience
Summary
The Center of Technology (CoTe) is a centralized laboratory built around platform technologies and made available to scientists and physicians across Worldwide Research and Development (WWRD) of BioMarin. The Laboratory Automation Core within the CoTe has a remit to design, build, consult, and maintain fit-for-purpose automation solutions for scientists across Research and Early Development (RED) in support our early discovery pipeline and our cutting-edge clinical trials.
We have in our laboratories Hamilton STAR, Hamilton STARlet, Hamilton Vantage , Agilent Bravo, and Biomek FXP liquid handlers integrated with plate readers, plate sealers, incubators, and/or cell imagers to provide fit-for-purpose drug discovery platforms.
We are searching for a highly motivated Engineer I to join the Laboratory Automation Core as a full-time employee . The successful candidate will be i nterested in learning new techniques and approaches to laboratory automation, pay close a ttention to detail , lead multiple projects in parallel, and po s sess good organization skills . The position requires adaptability, creativity, and a capacity for constant innovation in pursuit of excellent science .
This position offers a unique career opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects that contribute to the entire spectrum of a product lifecycle, from early drug discovery and non-clinical work through all stages of clinical and commercial development. The successful candidate will assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation solutions for high-throughput biology protocols like NGS workflows, iPSC cell culture protocols, and standard in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays .
Responsibilities
- Collaborate wit h RED scientists and Automation Core staff to tra nsfer manual process es to automated liquid handl er workflows and validate the results .
- Build/test/maintain robotic platforms and laboratory automation instruments to execute biological protocols and next generation -omics workflows. Assess the efficiency and quality of operations to prioritize process improvements and optimizations.
- Execute experiments to validate the functionality and performance of lab oratory automation systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
- Provide technical training and support to laboratory personnel of existing and new automation processes, equipment, and technologies.
- Work independently and in an agile manner to finish task s or project s within the designated timeframe or deadline s .
- Integrate laboratory equipment into laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and c learly and thoroughly document your work in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Work with equipment and system integrators on the design, implementation, and support of high-throughput automated platforms.
Education
Bachelor ' s or M aster's degree in Biotechnology , Engineering, Physics, C hemi stry , or related fields.
Experience
- Must have 2 - 4 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry , including hands-on experience building, running , and trouble-shooting assays on automated liquid handlers .
- E xperience d with a broad range of laboratory automation instruments and operating plate-based liquid handlers (e.g. Star, Vantage, Bravo, Biomek, Lynx, Tempest).
- P roficiency with basic laboratory techniques for at least one of the following disciplines : molecular biology, protein chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, proteomics, genomics, or similar.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, scientists, engineers, etc.
- Strong understanding of laboratory processes and workflows, with the ability to translate them into automation solutions .
- Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python, Java, C++). Some experience with Hamilton Venus software is highly desired .
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 88,000 to $ 132,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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