Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation

Abbott•Madison, WI

1d•$99,300 - $198,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Engineer, Process Development & Automation will play a key role in the development and deployment of automation technologies supporting Exact Sciences' expanding histopathology laboratory operations, including the new Cancer Diagnostics Division laboratory in Madison, WI. This position partners with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives. The primary focus of this role is integration of technology into laboratory operations. The Staff Engineer will work closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows, support implementation of new instrumentation and systems, and drive successful adoption of new technologies. This position requires a collaborative engineer with strong technical, interpersonal, and process improvement skills who can bridge engineering and laboratory operations to deliver sustainable business and operational outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field and 2 years of experience.
6+ years of experience in engineering or relevant industry.
Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
Technical proficiency and experience in automation, system development, and integration in a laboratory environment.
Experience in process optimization involving complex workflows comprising both system equipment and software components to ensure user and business requirements are met.
Experience working in a CAP/CLIA and/or other regulated production environment.
Advanced knowledge of database, laboratory information management systems, and other file management applications.

Responsibilities

Development and deployment of automation technologies supporting laboratory operations.
Partnering with laboratory operations, engineering, quality, IT, facilities, and external vendors to implement digital pathology, laboratory automation, workflow improvements, and related process development initiatives.
Integration of technology into laboratory operations.
Working closely with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams to understand clinical workflows.
Supporting implementation of new instrumentation and systems.
Driving successful adoption of new technologies.