Automation Consultant (Contractor)

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San Carlos, CA, USA
In-Office
58-70 Hourly
Mid level
Cloud • Software • Analytics • Biotech
The Role
The Automation Consultant will design, develop, and optimize automation methods, troubleshoot protocols, and collaborate with scientific teams, focusing on Hamilton systems.
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Contract Details

  • Contract Length: 6 months
  • Hours per week: ~40 hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize Hamilton automation methods (Venus 4 or 6; preference for Venus 6).
  • Translate bench-based assays into scalable, automated workflows.
  • Execute thorough method testing with attention to liquid handling parameters (e.g., pipetting accuracy, mixing efficiency, plate formats).
  • Troubleshoot automation protocols to resolve hardware/software and fluid handling issues.
  • Support assay validation on automation platforms and contribute to quality control efforts.
  • Generate clear, well-documented protocols, reports, and records consistent with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams while maintaining the ability to work independently.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • Hands-on experience with Hamilton automation systems (Venus software; strong preference for Venus 6).
  • Demonstrated experience in translating manual assays to automated methods.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and methodical approach to problem-solving in automated workflows.
  • Familiarity with general laboratory operations, sample handling, and liquid class optimization.
  • Understanding of documentation practices and report generation.
  • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

Benefits
  • Lunch stipend for days that the contractor at headquarters
  • Pay rate: $57.69 - $69.71 per hour, depending on experience and skill level

Top Skills

Hamilton Automation Systems
Venus Software
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The Company
HQ: San Carlos, CA
112 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Clear Labs harnesses the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to simplify complex diagnostics for clinical and applied markets. By creating a fully automated platform that brings together DNA sequencing, robotics and cloud-based analytics, Clear Labs democratizes genomics applications to deliver increased clarity. Clear Labs’ turnkey platform accelerates outcomes and improves accuracy - from food-borne pathogens to infectious diseases, including SARS CoV-2. With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow’s novel pathogens.

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