Automation Engineer II

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,   diagnostics   and biotechnology? At   Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT),   one of   Danaher’s   15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and   we’re   all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact . You’ll   thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And   by harnessing   Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on   a strong foundation   of innovation,   expertise , and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT,   you’ll   be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the   Danaher Business Syste m   that   makes everything possible. The Automation Engineer II   is responsible for   developing, implementing, and sustaining automated liquid handling   equipment,   processes   and protocols to support   a n   oligonucleotide synthesis platform and associated   processing workflows . This position   reports to th e Senior Man ager of Emerging Technologies   and   is part of   Emerging   Technologies, Platform Development group   l ocated   in   Sunnyvale, CA   and will   be   a   full-time,   on-site   role . In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive the design, development, and optimization of automated liquid handling workflows for   processing of   oligonucleotide s , including PCR and other enzymatic reactions,   purification   and QC sample preparation.
• Collaborate   cross-functionally   with   platform development   engineers and scientists   and   operations   teams to translate manual or   semi ‑ automated   protocols into robust, scalable automated workflows; create and revise SOPs, methods, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Lead or support troubleshooting and   root   cause   analysis of   automation ‑ related   issues using structured   problem ‑ solving   approaches (e.g., 5 ‑ Why, Fishbone), and implement corrective improvements to protocols, scripts, and hardware configurations.
• Perform systematic evaluation of liquid handling performance (e.g., accuracy, precision,   cross ‑ contamination ); analyze experimental and run data to   identify   trends,   establish   acceptance criteria, and support method qualification and technology transfer activities. The essential requirements of the job include :
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or related technical field with   4 + years of related work experience .
• Hands ‑ on   experience developing, programming, and debugging automated liquid handling workflows   using Beckman Coulter, Hamilton,   Tecan,   or similar instrumentation , including familiarity with scripting, method   development   and risk assessment for automated lab processes.
• Experience   automating   biochemical or molecular biology workflows such as PCR, nucleic acid   extraction or   purification, dilution/normalization, or QC sample preparation in a laboratory or development environment. Travel   & Physical/Environment

Requirements

• Ability to travel 5% time   domestically.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move or carry equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to   frequently   work in a laboratory environment for extended periods, including interaction with automated instrumentation and biological   and chemical   reagents. It would be a plus if you also   possess   previous   experience in:
• Experience designing experiments or automation workflows with scalability in mind, including support for technology transfer from R&D into process development or manufacturing environments.
• Experience applying structured continuous improvement tools (e.g.,   RCA, FMEA,   value stream mapping ) and working with data systems or LIMS to document methods, analyze performance, and support platform maturation and technology transfer. IDT ,   a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether   it’s   a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at   Danaher

Benefits

Info . The annual salary range for this role is   $110,000-125,000 . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of   possible compensation   for this role at the time of this posting.

This range may be   modified   in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer   comprehensive   package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay   is considered to be   wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join our winning team today.

Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

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