Engineer II, Assay Automation
About The Position
The Assay Automation Engineer II develops, integrates, and tests automated assay protocols using custom and standard microplate handling, processing, and pipetting equipment. Under the guidance of senior team members, the role conducts formal verification and validation testing, develops and troubleshoots automation scripts, analyzes data, draws conclusions, makes recommendations, and presents findings. The position supports automated assay methods for MSD and other instrumentation through cross-functional collaboration, system performance characterization, software sequence development, requirements and specification development, reliability testing, and product and process improvements. Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience with scientific or medical instrumentation.
- Minimum of five years of experience developing and troubleshooting automated assay methods.
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Minitab, or similar.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and engineering computing software.
- Working knowledge of analytical techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage processes through to completion, and coordinate a high level of activity under varied conditions and constraints.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including communicating project issues, problems, results, and impacts on timelines, accuracy, and reliability.
- Excellent documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Creativity, latitude, and ability to multitask in an environment with changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an ISO cGMP environment.
Responsibilities
- Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of automated assay methods for MSD and other instrumentation.
- Experimentally and analytically characterize hardware system and subsystem performance and capabilities.
- Design, implement, and optimize software sequences for automation of assay protocols on MSD instrumentation.
- Participate in the development and documentation of failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses.
- Participate in developing system design requirements and specifications, including interfacing with other teams to gather and refine requirements.
- Develop and execute system design verification and validation test plans.
- Develop and implement hardware system and subsystem reliability test plans.
- Generate and implement change orders to promote product design and process improvements.
- Develop and troubleshoot automation scripts, analyze data, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Fitness club membership contribution.
- Pet insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Home and auto insurance discounts.
- Optional supplemental life insurance.
- Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
