ArsenalBio’s mission is to develop efficacious and safe cellular therapies for patients with chronic diseases, initially cancer. Our products are being designed to herald the transition of adoptive cell therapy from a hospital based treatment to outpatient therapy, like most other cancer treatments.
Our people are our greatest asset, they bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.
We are seeking a talented automation engineer to join the Automation Engineering team. In this role you will be charged with the design, implementation and support of a wide spectrum of automation tools to enable Arsenal’s success in developing effective cell therapies.
What You Will Do:
Participate in the design of efficient end-to-end automated solutions within the Automation Engineering team in support of a rapidly growing research and development organizationDocument requirements and specifications of automated systems Design and provision integrated robotics systems and build innovative laboratory automation tools, instruments, and technologiesEvaluate hardware, software, and end-user workflows bringing new ideas for process improvements and engineering approaches that maximize short and long term fidelity and efficiency benefitsEngage with integration vendors and coordinate the build of robotic systems, their installation, and testingDesign and execute optimization experiments with the aim to scale and fully automate cell engineering and profiling processes on robotic platformsDevelop and deploy automated assay workflows for high throughput processing, including requirements gathering, scripting, testing, optimization, and testingAssist in service support of integrated robotics systems and various lab equipmentContribute to the building of a world-class team focusing on a wide array of technologies, including laboratory automation, assay design, drug screening campaign design, and project planningBring a can-do attitude to solve new and challenging problems in a high pace environmentPerform other related duties as assigned and based on company needsWhat You Will Bring
B.S. in biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, applied physics, or closely related discipline3+ years developing and implementing high-efficiency workflows and automated systems for cell and molecular biology, ideally on end-to-end integrated robotic systemsExperience in the successful transfer of technologies from manual workflows into high-throughput systemsExperience scripting methods on OEM robotic systems (liquid handlers, imagers, scheduling software, etc.)Strong computer skills and experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. VB/VBA/VBS, Python, C++/C#, .Net)Experience with software engineering best practices: code quality, testing, performance optimization, development of research tools infrastructureGood engineering techniques and best practices (i.e. design control, FMEA, risk analysis, stress testing)Working with vendors, including building and maintaining relationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and in a multi-team environment
Desired Skills and Background:
Experience in drug screening, oncology, immunology, developmental biology, or similar applied fieldsStrong working knowledge of cellular screening technologies, assay development, molecular biology, and NGSWorking with complex integrated robotic systems, robotic arms/plate handlers, and automation workflow scheduling softwareWorking knowledge of experimental design (DOE methodology), bench execution, process optimization, and data analysisWorking knowledge of high throughput screening, high content imaging applications, NGS data analysis Experience with nucleic acid processing: whole genome, RNA, targeted enrichment and single-cell technologisExperience working with a broad set of instruments and data: sequencers, plate readers, imagers, flow cytometers, FACS, qPCR, etc.Experience in technology transfer, including process documentation, user training, performing IQ/OQ/PQWorking with laboratory information management system and electronic lab notebookWorking in a regulated environment (CLIA / CAP / NYS / FDA / GCLP) and quality management systemsArsenalBio prioritizes the providing of a safe and healthy workplace that is consistent with COVID-19 public health guidance and legal requirements. In order to protect our employees and visitors, we require all visitors (including candidates) and employees to present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when coming onsite.
We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity, and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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