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Sponsorisé par CareerFoundryGeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
Summary
- The Robotic Automation Associate is an experienced member of the team and understands departmental workflow from start to finish and has an understanding of the methods involved in each step and their purpose.
Job Responsibilities
- Prioritize and respond to tickets and projects, can quickly identify and solve the problems allowing for a quick resolution and restoration of laboratory to normal functionality.
- Troubleshoot technical issues that arise in a clinical production environment.
- Perform regular maintenance on instruments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all systems are operating efficiently.
- Test and refine methods and solutions on all in house automation platforms and established workflows.
- Install new instruments and equipment for clinical use, ensuring proper integration and functionality with existing systems.
- Maintain necessary documentation to support the automation such as preventive maintenance procedures, SOPs, training guides, and programs.
- Coordinate with vendors to schedule advanced repairs and maintenance.
- Attend automation seminars and presentations in order to familiarize with the rapidly changing world of automation.
- Study new skills and computer languages needed to improve performance for position. Take the necessary training courses to understand new and relevant software.
- Ensure all installations and maintenance work meet safety and industry standards.
- Work with cross functional teams (i.e. Engineering team, R&D and Clinical Laboratory teams) on large projects and continuous improvement activities.
- Train laboratory personnel in new systems and methods.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in the biosciences required.
- 2-4 years experience using and troubleshooting laboratory automated methods preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. VBA background preferred.
- Syntax programming skills preferred
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Understanding of basic workflow principles.
- Experience with NGS sample preparation, Sanger sequencing, or Microarray workflows preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the professional level.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional exposure to manufacturing or warehouse areas, which may involve loud noises, dust, and varying temperatures.
- The role may require occasional travel for training purposes.
- Schedule is comprised of Four day, 10-hour a day work week. The shift will include 3 weekdays and a Weekend day which is mandatory, and is discretionary based on needed. Shift Hours can range from 7AM to 8PM
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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.
At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.
Experts in what matters most.
With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.
SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.
From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
- Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
- Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
- Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
Learn more About Us here.
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
- Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
- Communicate directly, with empathy.
- Do what we say we're going to do.
- Be adaptable to change.
- Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All privacy policy information can be found here.
