Sustaining Associate Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite operator support for automated workflows
• Provide regular maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures on liquid handlers, high throughput lab equipment, and other integrated systems
• Write verification and validation test protocols and deliver reports including IQ/OQ/PQ
• Support the development of SOPs and reports for validated automation processes and assist with implementation
• Develop tools, reporting and operational documents for tracking equipment spare parts, service calls, and repairs
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party service providers

Requirements

• BS/MS in science or engineering discipline
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience operating liquid handling systems (e.g. Tecan Fluent, Hamilton Star, Agilent Bravo, Beckman Coulter Biomek)
• Familiarity with HTP assay development and operation of gene assembly, cloning, mammalian screening, and NGS workflows
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with gene editing systems and genome-wide assays
• Experience working with external vendors and third-party service providers
• Service trained in various automation platforms or HTP lab equipment
• Experience working with asset management or ticketing systems

Benefits

• High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact
• Competitive compensation package with equity participation
• 401(k) with a strong employer match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company that develops deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine.