About the role:

10x is seeking an outstanding individual to join its growing Automation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong product development background and experience working with leading liquid handling robots. As a member of the broader Hardware Engineering group, you will work alongside biology, engineering, and software teams to create robust robotic-based processes of current and future 10x-based assays. You will perform and drive feature development, verification, process transfer activities, interface with key stakeholders, and ensure routine instrument operations.

You must be highly motivated, with exceptional attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively. You must be able to work both independently and as a part of a multi‐disciplinary team. Additional consideration will be given to individuals who contributed to the successful launch of customer-facing automation products.

 

What you will be doing:

Represent Automation Team in development of liquid handling automation for 10x Genomics’ Single Cell, Spatial & In-Situ product portfolios

  • Designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and verifying assays on liquid handling automation platforms
  • Working with internal stakeholders to develop engineering solutions that meet product needs across hardware, software and assay groups
  • Develop and implement testing protocols for robotic systems to ensure compliance with product specifications
  • Serve as the responsible individual for equipment and responding to issues with automation systems and equipment in the laboratory (troubleshooting, repairing, and requalifying).
  • Collaborate with assay development, software, hardware, systems engineers, as well as external vendors to develop integrated solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Molecular Biology or other biotech related field
  • 3+ years of experience programming control commands for liquid handling robotic systems (e.g. Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman-Coulter, Agilent, or similar)
  • Design, develop, and test liquid handling automation systems and components in a fast paced dynamic environment.
  • Program and optimize custom as well as off-the-shelf liquid handling systems for precision dispensing, mixing, and handling of liquids.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
  • Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and documentation. Experience with version-controlled processes is a plus (GIT).
  • Comfortable disassembling and reassembling complex instruments.
  • Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, with compelling technology, and taking products and processes to the next level
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
  • Experience in design of experiment, execution, data analysis and presentation.
  • Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills.

Additionally, we’d like to see (nice to have):

  • Experience developing cassette or slide based automated workflows
  • Experience with NGS library preparation/nucleic acid methods and troubleshooting
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of complex data sets
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement complex multi‐step assay schemes
  • Experience with automating biotech fluid dispense systems, pumps, balances, and pipettors
  • Experience successfully integrating 3rd party devices into robotic liquid handling systems
  • Experience producing documentation for process validation and standardized operating procedures
  • Strong preference for experience with scaling up from prototype to production ready systems.
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping (e.g., 3D printing).

Below is the base pay range for this full-time position.  The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience.  At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package.  This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.

Pay Range
$129,000—$175,000 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

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