Automation Engineer Associate II

BillionToOne•Union City, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BillionToOne is seeking an Automation Engineer Associate II to join its Process Engineering team, which develops solutions for a high-complexity, high-growth clinical laboratory. The role supports the development and execution of laboratory automation and helps transfer products and procedures to automated platforms. It operates in a dynamic, start-up environment requiring adaptability and quick learning. The position reports to the Automation Engineering Manager and is onsite, with most workdays spent at either the Menlo Park or Union City site.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of experience in assay automation on liquid handlers, such as Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent, Tecan, or Dynamic Devices.
Experience in a semi-automated laboratory environment.
Technical proficiency in laboratory automation and systems development.
Strong multitasking, project management, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Software development experience in one or more programming languages; Python is preferred.
Strong laboratory understanding and experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a major liquid-handling system, such as Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent, or Tecan.
Experience working in regulated environments such as CLIA, CAP, or FDA.
Experience with Clarity LIMS or other LIMS systems.
Experience with integrated systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, integrate, and validate automation systems and protocols on clinical laboratory liquid-handling platforms.
Contribute to integration between liquid handlers and LIMS, using APIs or drivers to enable bidirectional data transfer and sample tracking.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to design and improve robust laboratory procedures.
Collaborate with clinical and R&D teams to transfer new products and procedures onto automated platforms.
Train and guide employees in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting new equipment.
Develop and prepare documentation for procedure changes, instrument validations, IQ/OQ/PQ, standard operating procedures, and related documents.

Benefits

Multiple medical benefit options, with employee premiums paid in full for select plans and dependents covered up to 80%.
16 weeks of paid Family Bonding Leave at 100% for eligible employees.
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage.
Retirement savings program with a 4% company match.
Paid time off that increases with tenure.
Latest-generation hardware, laboratory equipment, and facilities.
Daily on-site lunches.
On-campus gym and restaurant.
Free on-site EV charging.
Equity options and a corporate bonus program.
Free healthcare options.