Lab Automation Engineer - Robotics & Software Support

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Flagstaff (AZ)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

in Flagstaff, AZ seeks a Lab Automation Support Engineer to support lab operations by troubleshooting automation instruments and responding to error alerts. You will collaborate with Testing, Manufacturing, IT, Product and Quality teams to ensure smooth lab performance. The role entails programming software for equipment, developing test scripts, maintaining robotic liquid handling systems, interfacing with LIMS, and producing validation documentation for medical

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree is required.
Minimum 1 year of programming or software development experience.
Ability to prioritize, plan and complete large technical projects plus daily tasks.
Proven attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Ability to document, communicate and present technical work.
Ability to work within a quality system.
Ability to learn new test equipment and software.
Flexibility to adapt to change on short notice.

Responsibilities

Program equipment software in a test and manufacturing environment (Venus, SoftMax Pro, etc.).
Author and execute test scripts in development and production environments.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain robotic liquid handling systems and other automation instrumentation.
Interact with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Qualify lab equipment for production use, create and revise SOPs.
Develop software requirements, specifications, and validation documentation with engineering and QA.
Support and improve software and related hardware for existing equipment.
Work in a highly regulated medical device testing environment.
Communicate technical ideas to audiences with varied backgrounds.
Provide day-to-day support for lab staff and production systems.