Jobs at cellares

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to drive and support the development, platforming and day-to-day operation of automated QC workflows in our Cell Q system at our South San Francisco, CA site. This role is central to translating newly developed assays into scalable, automated workflows ahead of transfer and validation on Cell Q.

• Design and develop automated liquid handling protocols to platform new assays onto the Cell Q system
• Partner with Analytical Development (AD) to translate manually developed assays into automation-compatible methods
• Write and maintain Biosero Green Button Go (GBG) code to implement and integrate automation solutions
• Design and execute validation experiments to optimize assay and workflow parameters.
• Conduct testing of newly developed automated methods to confirm functionality and performance ahead of formal validation
• Troubleshoot and iterate on liquid handler methods and GBG scripts throughout development
• Collaborate with QC, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality to support the transition of developed assays into validated production use
• Document method development, coding logic, and testing outcomes to support downstream validation and transfer
• Monitor and refine automated workflows based on development and testing feedback to improve reliability and performance

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience developing and programming liquid handling automation methods. Experience on Tecan Fluent preferred.
• Hands-on experience coding in Biosero's Green Button Go (GBG) software, or equivalent scheduling software experience
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#
• Experience working cross-functionally to platform manual assays onto automated systems
• Familiarity with flow cytometry, genomic, and cell-based assays
• Experience with laboratory analytical instruments and automated systems
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and change control practices, or ability to quickly learn regulated documentation requirements
• Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring SOPs, documentation, and training materials
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues during method development
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple development efforts simultaneously
• Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
• Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset