Exact Sciences · 2 days ago
Sr. Automation Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expExact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Senior Automation Engineer R&D will develop and deploy laboratory automation solutions for Next-Generation Sequencing based assays and support product development activities in a regulated environment.
BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Anh Ng
Responsibilities
Develop automated laboratory solutions to meet the requirements of existing or new assay workflows
Iteratively design, develop, and implement automated liquid handler methods for use in a high throughout environment, improve methods based on feedback from experimental data and user feedback
Support accurate and robust automation software integration with external systems (LIMS, integrated hardware, etc.)
Support design transfer and deployment of automation solutions across multiple sites which meet product requirements and are fully integrated with clinical laboratory workflows
Support process development needs such as automated Operational Qualification procedures
Mentor junior level engineers
Assist and train laboratory personnel on the use of automated systems
Maintain and troubleshoot automated systems and processes
Participate in new product design and design improvements to existing products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all development activities are conducted in adherence to applicable national/international regulations, guidelines, company policies, SOPs, and industry standards
Lead Human Factors Engineering/Usability Engineering tasks and activities
Lead product risk management activities involving system Hazard Analysis (HA) Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Collaborate with Quality team to establish templates and processes for the documentation of systems engineering tasks and activities
Participate in the definition of key development deliverables, milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigations as part of the Integrated Program Plan
Establish interfaces across other organizational groups
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
May perform repetitious actions using lab tools
Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences or field as outlined in the essential duties
5+ years of relevant experience in product development
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
May perform repetitious actions using lab tools
Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel
Preferred
Extensive Hamilton Venus programming experience
HSL code programming experience
Integration experience with workcells/end-to-end platforms
Benefits
Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Exact Sciences
Exact Sciences offers a portfolio of cancer screening and diagnostic tests that span from early detection to treatment monitoring.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-06-20Acquired
2024-04-11Post Ipo Debt· $620.7M
2023-02-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Kevin Conroy
Chairman & CEO
Aaron Bloomer
Executive Vice President, CFO
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