Automation Engineer, Support

Key Skills

Python Programming, Scala Programming, C++, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, SQL, Apache Hadoop, MapReduce, TensorFlow, PyTorch, R Programming

Job Description

Named by Rock Health as the Best Digital Health Company to Work For, Color is a leading healthcare technology company. Color is building and delivering technology-enabled healthcare to millions of people. Through partnerships with public and private partners including governments, employers and health systems, Color’s infrastructure and software enables large populations to receive essential healthcare services directly where they live or work. This includes testing and telehealth services for preventive health and infectious disease management.

Since March 2020, Color has mobilized to address the pandemic by leveraging its platform to scale COVID-19 testing programs around the country. Color’s platform is used by more than 100 major employers, universities and public health institutions, such as the City of San Francisco, the State of California and PerkinElmer, community-based efforts in Oakland, and others, to deliver critical health programs. For more information about Color and its response to COVID-19, visit www.color.com.

By investing in the technology that ensures easy and affordable access to healthcare, Color is creating the infrastructure that will serve us for decades to come. Apply to join Color and do some of the most important work of your career. If you are not sure that you're 100% qualified, but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply!

The R&D team at Color is a collaborative group of scientists and engineers dedicated to redefining the performance of our world-class laboratories. We are seeking an automation engineer who is passionate about our mission and is willing to push the boundaries on what we can do to support our automation stack. You will help from trouble-shooting minor crashes to implementing automated calibration systems on our robots. Together we will drive efforts to innovate on technologies that will enable more effective healthcare. This is a full-time position.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Respond, troubleshoot and fix common hardware and software errors on liquid handlers
• Liquid handler part replacement and calibration
• Install, calibrate and test new equipment
• Documentation for new installs and part replacement
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to address recurring issues on instrumentation
• Productionize support tools for the lab: auto-calibration, predictive model for instrument failure, ticketing systems
• Assist in triaging and managing the ticketing process. 
• Assist the automation development teams with ongoing projects related to new lab processes

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• B.S. in engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
• Experience with Hamilton Star/Starlet hardware
• Experience with Hamilton Venus software
• Experience supporting a production lab environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and strong communication skills
• Eagerness to learn quickly in new areas

Nice to Have:

• Enjoys tinkering with hardware and software to come up with creative solutions to problems
• Experience working in a molecular biology lab
• Experience with other liquid handler platforms such as Tecans, Perkin Elmer, Bravos etc.

Notes:

• Rotational on-call for weekend and off-hours

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Color is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.