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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Automation, Biology or a related discipline, Master’s is a plus

• 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

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