Delfidiagnostics
Automation Engineer I/II (Contract)
Palo Alto, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
Process ImprovementClinical Laboratory TechniquesGMPFDA RegulatoryMolecular BiologyNGSLab ResearchCommunicationGxP
About the role
- In this role, you will be responsible for supporting high complexity process automation engineering for cancer detection via next generation sequencing.
- You will be troubleshooting, testing, and verifying automated scripts on liquid handlers.
- You will work cross-functionally with clinical laboratory scientists, tech transfer scientists, data scientists, software engineers, systems engineers, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Support, maintain, test, and troubleshoot liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman, or equivalent) used in clinical multi-omics workflows
- Perform routine and corrective maintenance on laboratory instruments including liquid handlers, centrifuges, plate sealer, plate peelers, proteomics platforms, thermal cyclers, cold storage units, and related equipment
- Monitor and maintain ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, refrigerators, to ensure sample integrity and compliance
- Create, execute, and maintain SOPs, maintenance logs, and equipment records in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and NYS DOH laboratory regulations
- Accurately document all troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance in the laboratory's quality management system (QMS)
- Support gap assessments and readiness activities as the laboratory progresses toward FDA regulation (21 CFR Part 820 / QSR)
- Maintain equipment inventory, calibration schedules, and service records in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists and lab operations to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Support onboarding and training of laboratory staff on instrument operation and maintenance best practices
- Contribute to other laboratory needs as assigned, including assay support, facility tasks, and special projects
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in the development of assay automation on liquid handlers
Benefits
- Employing advanced machine-learning methods to whole-genome sequencing data, the DELFI ("DNA EvaLuation of Fragments for early Interception") platform is built to address the highest-burden health challenges.
- In our passionate pursuit to radically improve health outcomes, we serve humanity when we:
Company info
- FirstLook Lung, for individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, is DELFI Diagnostics' first laboratory-developed screening test and can be part of routine blood work.
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