Senior Lab Automation Engineer — High-Throughput Workflows

Caris Life Sciences, Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences, Ltd. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and lifecycle support of automated laboratory workflows in high-throughput clinical settings.

You will develop and optimize liquid handling methods, integrate platforms with instruments and LIMS, and drive qualification activities. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on liquid handler programming experience.
• Experience with automated molecular biology workflows and NGS sample preparation.
• Experience with equipment verification/validation, and strong communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support of automated laboratory workflows.
• Develop and optimize liquid handling methods and liquid classes.
• Integrate automation platforms with instruments, LIMS, and software systems.
• Execute feasibility, verification, validation, and qualification activities.
• Author SOPs, protocols, reports, and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, robotics, and assay issues.
• Drive throughput, reliability, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support, mentoring, and project leadership.

Skills

Liquid handler programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Project management

Process optimization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

APIs

Python

C#

SQL

JavaScript

Job description

Caris Life Sciences, Ltd. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and lifecycle support of automated laboratory workflows in high-throughput clinical settings.

You will develop and optimize liquid handling methods, integrate platforms with instruments and LIMS, and drive qualification activities. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and project leadership are essential.