Foundation Medicine, Inc.
Lead Automation Engineer (Finance)
The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for automating and scaling complex workflows and implementing processesfor deployment of automated systems inclinical laboratoriesat multiple sites. This position is involved in all aspects of assay automation development and instrument integration. From concept to requirements definition, method development, optimization, troubleshooting and validation, the Automation Engineer identifies problem areas and develops solutions to reduce Turn-Around-Time (TAT), increase sample processing capacity and reduce cost of goods sold.
The incumbent leverages advanced knowledge and skills of automation to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams on a variety of projects to explore, develop, optimize, test, and implement robust, scalable solutions for FMI's sample processing workflows. Additionally, this position partners with outside vendors to develop integrated robotic solutions and ensures all automated solutions fully address business and user requirements.
The Lead Automation Engineer position requires working in a lab environment in the presence of chemicals and reagents.
This is a regulated position and additional information may be available from QA on the qualifications for this role pertaining to regulatory guidelines.
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Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.
Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)