Principal Automation Engineer

OverviewNeoGenomics is seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to continue to learn and help our company grow. This is an onsite position in Aliso Vjeio, CA with a Monday–Friday day shift.We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!Position Summary:As the Principal Automation Engineer will lead the design and development of robust automation solutions for high-throughput clinical laboratory workflows, focusing on sample labeling and tracking, DNA/RNA extractions, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays. This role is essential in supporting high-complexity laboratory-developed tests, ensuring the automation solutions are scalable, integrated, and compliant with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will collaborate within a fast-paced, cross-functional team to deliver timely, high-quality results, utilizing a data-driven mindset to make pragmatic decisions that enhance laboratory efficiency and reliability.Responsibilities:Create automated workflows on liquid handlers to meet performance needs for R&D and the clinical labCollaborate with the R&D and operation teams to design, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance accuracy, repeatability, and throughput in laboratory workflowsIntegrate third-party components into existing automation setups and design pathways for comprehensive integration into lab operations, ensuring seamless transfer and implementation across multiple sitesCreate interface between liquid handlers and LIMS systems to ensure accurate and secure data transfer and processingUnderstand assay development requirements for clinical diagnostics, contribute to validation/verification plans, quality control documents, and standard operating proceduresIteratively design, test and improve automation workflows for our clinical labCommunicate data and results with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring clarity and precision in all documentationCommunicate effectively across all levels of staff, understanding and prioritizing needs in a matrixed work environmentComplete project goals within established guidelines and maintain constant communication with teams regarding timelineMaintain and troubleshoot automated systems and processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliabilityExperience, Education and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in biology, engineering, biotechnology, or other related field required7 years of experience developing automated molecular workflows on Hamilton or similar liquid handlersExperience within a CAP/CLIA laboratory settingExperience in working on lab development tests and/or in vitro diagnosticsStrong team player with a track record of collaborating with multi-functional teams to create and implement novel solutionsUnderstanding of high-complexity molecular biology techniques and technologiesPI277694155 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24