Engineer I - Laboratory Automation

Tempus AIChicago, IL
$66,560

About The Position

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. We are looking for a Laboratory Automation Engineer to be a part of the lab Process Engineering and Automation group, a team responsible for the innovation, development, validation and implementation of new methodologies aimed at making our processes more robust and efficient.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Automation, Biology or a related discipline
  • Minimum 3+ years experience in a physical automation or adjacent role
  • Experience developing methods on liquid handling equipment, Tecan experience in particular is a plus
  • Applicants should be organized, detailed and autonomous
  • Applicants should have an interest in developing a broad range of technical skills and a willingness to engage in many varied projects

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s is a plus
  • Tecan experience in particular is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Function in a highly collaborative and autonomous team designing and implementing new processes and improvements to existing processes.
  • Develop bespoke protocols or methods for Tecan liquid handlers using Tecan FluentControl and other lab automation equipment in cooperation with R&D staff.
  • Perform experimentation to test and validate new methodologies.
  • Investigate non-conformances through RCA and DMAIC, perform/recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure successful technology transfer via process engineering input through the design process for requirements and PQ testing.
  • Communicate clearly with laboratory staff and become familiar with protocols in order to fully understand the needs of the procedures.
  • Identify areas that are error-prone and research innovative approaches for practical prevention.
  • Access is available to 3D printers, electronics tools and other resources to aid in developing novel solutions where appropriate.

Benefits

  • incentive compensation
  • restricted stock units
  • medical and other benefits depending on the position
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