Senior Automation Engineer

Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren't constrained by typical end rails, and we aren't out to just "treat" people. We're all in this for something more. We're driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. Why Join Intellia?Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren't constrained by typical end rails, and we aren't out to just "treat" people. We're all in this for something more. We're driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.How you will Achieve More with Intellia:As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will join a rapidly growing team of engineers whose focus is the integration and ongoing support of a range of automated platforms across the research organization. You will specifically spearhead development of new automation projects in the Delivery Sciences group, assessing the needs of our scientists and automating assays utilizing our collection of integrated and stand-alone liquid handling, sample storage and high-throughput fully-automated platforms. In this role, other key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting experiments as they are transitioned from bench to automation, both independently and in collaboration with scientists
• Excellent communication across functional teams
• Improving and designing new methods for Hamilton Venus integrated with a robotic arm
• Integrating workflows with our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Evaluating new technologies directly with vendors in microfluidics and particle analytics space
  • Thinking creatively to optimize workflows by increasing throughput and improving ease-of-use
  • Troubleshooting hardware, software and user errors promptly and independently
  • Working with scientists to develop User Requirement Specifications to coordinate experimental design, validation and execution of new assays within agreed-upon timelines
  • Collaborating with our software team to improve data traceability and UI ease-of-use
    • Designing custom-engineered solutions for uncommon or novel lab workflows
    • Discussing bottlenecks with the research team, identifying and independently implementing solutions to achieve group and company-wide goals on tight timelines About You:Are you a natural problem solver? Do you have strong independent troubleshooting skills but have always wondered what it would be like to collaborate with a larger team? Are you a fast learner who enjoys implementing lab solutions using automation? We are looking for a candidate with a B.S/M.S. in Molecular Biology, Computer Science or Engineering disciplines with 4+ years of lab instrumentation hardware and/or software experience. The ideal candidate will have concrete programming language experience (Python, Javascript, C++, etc) and at least one liquid handling and/or scheduling software platform (Venus, Cellario, VWorks, GreenButtonGo, EVOware etc) an understanding of LIMS integration, and a long track record of solving complex problems in a lab setting. Meet your Future Team:You will be joining our Automation team which is part of the broader AEGIS (Automation Engineering, Genomics, Informatics, Screening) team. You'll directly report to the Principal Automation Engineer whose team possesses a wide-ranging set of skills learned over years of varied Biotech industry experience. Given the breadth of applications we support, the candidate will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of areas but would begin within the Delivery Sciences group working directly with end users and software engineering group to build out a Hamilton Vantage-based high-throughput liquid nanoparticle characterization integration. As the primary automation engineer within Delivery Sciences, there is tremendous opportunity for career advancement and further automation build out. The ideal candidate would be able to work independently with a drive to move projects forward and communicate effectively across various teams. As part of the larger Automation team, with its collaborative environment, and varied skill sets and expertise, you'll still have resources to lean on and learn from. The team is currently working onsite therefore, candidates who apply should to be local to Cambridge, MA or open to relocating. While much of the day-to-day operations require wet-lab work, our team is focused on building not just technical expertise but fostering an environment for growth of people whose skills span across engineering, software, and biology. If you join our team, you can expect to join a hardworking and collaborative environment that stays flexible and strives for a healthy work-life balance. We look forward to fostering your skills, learning from your experiences, and building a larger team that will make a difference in patient's lives. QUALIFICATIONS:
      • BS, MS in Engineering or Computer Science discipline with 2+ years lab experience
      • BS, MS in Molecular Biology with 4+ years of strong, applicable industry experience LI#DG1 Covid-19 Vaccination Policy: Effective Monday, January 3, 2022, all Intellia employees, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Requests for exemption for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered. EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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