Automation Engineer

Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and troubleshooting automated solutions for our ultrasensitive immunoassay platform. This is a newly created role that will play a crucial part in advancing the success of Spear Bio's technology and platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement laboratory automation solutions including robotics, software, and hardware.
• Responsible optimizing design specifications of automated systems.
• Integrate new equipment and processes into existing automated systems as needed.
• Collaborate closely and support cross-functional teams by resolving technical issues with liquid handling machines, to ensure equipment is functional
• Conduct rigorous testing, simulation, and validation of automation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Effectively troubleshoot and configure control systems. Make informed modifications to control systems and software for improvement.
• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades on automation systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and resolve potential issues and risks, implementing opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Proactively identify and suggest upgrades for various systems as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of automation systems, change controls, and maintenance activities; program protocol modification and validation for Spear workflows.
• Assist calibration technicians in the calibration/maintenance of automated control systems and associated devices.
  
  

Requirements

• MS or MEng degree in biomechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience with lab instrument automation engineering in the life sciences or diagnostics industry.
• Must have prior experience developing and implementing automation solutions with laboratory robotics, liquid handling systems, software, and hardware.
• Proven success understanding requirements/specifications to develop control systems independently.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and compliance (GMP, ISO:13485, etc.)
• Proven project coordination/management capabilities in order to successfully drive project deliverables and risk assessment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

We offer competitive compensation, meaningful stock ownership, comprehensive benefits, and a great work environment. This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage. We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.

Spear Bio Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all persons. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical/mental disability.

Spear Bio does not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without prior written agreement will be deemed the property of Spear Bio, and no placement fees will be paid.