Schedule :Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)8:00 AM - 4:30 PMDepartment : Lab Automation Eng - 504Primary PurposeThis entry level position programs automated workflows on various liquid handling platforms in the clinical laboratory under the guidance of lab automation engineers.Essential FunctionsDevelops skills to serve as programmer of automation liquid handling systems.Assists in optimizing workflow through the use of automation platforms and tools.Collaborates with IT team members to integrate automation solutions into department and enterprise systems such as the LIS, LIMS, or middleware.Contributes to assay optimization through the configuration and programming of liquid handling systems.Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in regard to the automation systems.May perform instrument and automated protocols validation.Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).May assist the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment.May train staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary.May develop protocols for maintenance and monitoring performance.Effectively communicates project progression and any hurdles with labs and other key project members.Other duties as assigned.Physical and Other RequirementsStooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waistReaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionMobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Communicate: Frequently communicate with othersPPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and ProceduresMedium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distanceQualificationsEducationRequiredAssociates Degree or better in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.PreferredBachelor's Degree or better in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.ExperienceRequiredBachelor's degree in Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological Science, or closely related degreeOr an Associate's degree with two (2) years directly related experiencePreferredExperience operating laboratory automation systemsExperience in maintaining and troubleshooting, laboratory automation systemsASCP CertificationLicenses & CertificationsPreferredApplicable ASCP or AABEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr