Clinical Automation Engineer, NGS & Lab Systems

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 73,012 - 100,564; Full time

Job summary

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. in Palo Alto is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support high complexity cancer detection automation. This role involves testing and troubleshooting liquid handling platforms and maintaining laboratory instruments.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in engineering or biology, with 3+ years in assay automation and knowledge in automated liquid handlers like Hamilton. The position offers a salary of $53 - $73 an hour and values diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the development of assay automation on liquid handlers.
• Knowledge in automating next generation sequencing techniques.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., CLIA, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Support high complexity process automation engineering for cancer detection.
• Troubleshoot, test, and verify automated scripts on liquid handlers.
• Maintain ultra-low temperature freezers to ensure sample integrity.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Liquid processing knowledge

Education

B.S. or higher in engineering, biology, or related field

Tools

LIMS Sapio

Liquid handlers

Job description

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. in Palo Alto is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support high complexity cancer detection automation. This role involves testing and troubleshooting liquid handling platforms and maintaining laboratory instruments.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in engineering or biology, with 3+ years in assay automation and knowledge in automated liquid handlers like Hamilton. The position offers a salary of $53 - $73 an hour and values diversity within the workplace.