Automation Engineer

Location: On-Site in Boulder, CO (Foresight Dx business unit, a Natera company)

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30/8am start time

Foresight Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics company pioneering non-invasive cancer detection through highly sensitive, cell-free DNA-based liquid biopsy technologies. Our proprietary methods - originally developed at Stanford University - are designed to detect smaller tumors earlier and enable more personalize...

Effectively deliver to project deadlines, on time and on budget, with adherence to applicable quality and regulatory requirements. 
Iterate on processes to drive continuous improvement with prioritization managed through the application/interpretation of KPI results. 
Collaborate with laboratory leads to align on automation requirements and develop workflows and instrument methods for laboratory optimization and software integration. 
Regularly perform preventative maintenance and inspections on Foresight’s automated systems to ensure reliable functionality. 
Execute major and minor repairs or coordinate with vendors for more complex repairs. 
Collaborate with Laboratory Operations to develop SOPs and training programs to enable successful tech transfer of new technology/workflows to the laboratory teams for production use. 
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and laboratory teams as necessary to properly forecast the number of automation instrumentation needed to meet volume demand, plan for and propose upgrades to the Foresight’s automation solution. 
As needed, perform maintenance to ensure operational capacity never impacts Foresight’s ability to successfully deliver on time results.   
Ensure effective resource utilization, planning and execution of people, process, and products in alignment with corporate objectives and volume projections across cross-functional teams. 
Implement laboratory processes that are compliant with appropriate regulations, to include but not limited to GxP, ISO, CFR, CAP/CLIA, NYSDOH. 
Guide troubleshooting and resolution of incident reports and CAPAs while driving continuous improvement

5+ years engineering experience supporting laboratory environments. 
A bachelor’s degree: BA/BS. An advanced degree, such as a Ph.D. or Masters degree preferred. 
Additional technical training would be a plus with an understanding of molecular biology and genomics. 
Working knowledge of liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton STAR line and Agilent Bravo preferred 
Proven ability to deliver actionable results to complex problems. 
Strong organizational skills with an understanding of scaling and capacity planning. 
Advanced analytical and operational skills with an ability to identify meaningful insights from complex data. 
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. 
Ability to deliver on end-to-end projects with a high level of autonomy. 
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. 
This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 25lbs. 
Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers are required. 
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, writing and reviewing documents, and pipetting small volumes of clear liquids.