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North Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Collaborate closely with laboratory scientists and lab automation subject matter experts to develop and implement new automated workflows • Develop custom programs for laboratory automation platforms, including automated liquid handlers, lab robots and in-line Process Analytical Technology (PAT) devices.• Independently programs, tests, and validates new methods/optimizes existing scripts.• Integrate lab automation platforms, lab instruments, databases, and electronic laboratory notebook systems to automate transfer and tracking of samples, information, and data between platforms.• Evaluate and integrate relevant automation advances or technologies for improving, increasing efficiency, or solving problems.• Identify automation solutions compatible with business needs.• Design and execute automation experiments to test hypotheses. • Resolve complex issues associated with automation projects and automated workflows.• Maintain laboratory automation instruments and equipment, including liquid handlers and sample handling robots.• Troubleshoot lab automation mechanical and scripting/coding issues.• Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance and repair of lab automation equipment.• Provide and maintain detailed documentation.• Presents results of projects, both internally and externally.• Develops productive collaborations and communications across functions.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Program Green Button Go methods by communicating effectively with scientists, translating scientific assays into workflows.• Identify and overcome potential risks to success, including but not limited to: strict incubation times, coordination of multiple workflows, specific process requirements.• Understand customers' needs for automation success to determine equipment and processes within relevant workflows.• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during Site Acceptance Tests, often using native instrument software (e.g. Echo Dose Response/Cherry Pick, Hamilton Venus, Biotek Liquid Handling Control, others).• Transfer critical information and potential risks to multidisciplinary teams (Integrations, Software, Project Management) to ensure group alignment and project effectiveness.

Berkeley, California, Us

•Troubleshoot high-level process deviations on Vantage (Hamilton), GBG (Biosero) systems•Ensure cohesive operations by reaching out to customers and meshing priorities•Identify areas of improvement for scripts and process workflows•Train new team members•Analyze data using JMP•Manage, run, and troubleshoot fermentation sample processing on Hamilton automated liquid handlers.•Represent the High Throughput Screening (HTS) group in committee meetings.•Anticipate and identify process deviations while communicating impact to affected teams•Plan, execute, and analyze data from experiments for process improvement

Berkeley, California, Us

•Manage and run daily high throughput operations on state-of-the-art instrumentation•Identify and troubleshoot process issues and communicate impact to downstream teams•Be a bridge across teams within R&D and facilitate organized and well-executed experiments•Identify process improvements and justify implementation •Be an advocate for and adhere to all laboratory safety protocols•Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Oakland, Ca, Us

•Perform sample extraction and dilution of solvents for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) analysis.•Load analytical instruments, analyze spectrographs, troubleshoot and correct instrument malfunction•Assist in cannabis extract distillation through various steps and processes: wiped film distillation (V.T.A. as well as large scale), rotary evaporator (BUCHI), short path distillation•Maintain detailed, up to date documentation in a shared lab notebook•Write and update laboratory standard operating procedures and master manufacturing protocols•Develop and refine techniques for THC and CBD liquid emulsification, spray evaporation, high-energy sonication, etc.•Implement and troubleshoot new instrumentation for above edible processes•Conduct experiments for process improvement•Perform clerical laboratory duties such as data entry, filing, and inventory.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

•Monitor quality control, taking corrective action when statistically necessary.•Maintain organization of samples, reagents, etc. to clinical laboratory standards.•Counsel clinical care teams in result interpretation and test efficacy.•Test and report results of immunochemical assays (primarily chemiluminescent ELISA, agglutination, LFA, and flocculation).•Assess and correct instrument malfunction.•Conduct manual assays during instrument downtime.•Grow/ferment bacterial and fungal strains from a variety of samples using automated and manual methods.•Speciate aerobic/anaerobic bacteria and yeast using MALDI-TOF GC-MS.•Identify bacteria using manual biochemical batteries when necessary.•Susceptibility testing by Kirby-Bauer method for aerobic bacteria.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us