• Job Description

  Req#: LABAU020777

  Schedule :
  Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  Department: Liquid Handling Robotics 504

  Primary Purpose :

  This is an introductory engineering position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in process mapping, workflow optimization, and programming of automated workflows on various liquid handling platforms in the clinical laboratory. Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biochemical principles to the evaluation and implementation of automation solutions in the clinical laboratory. Performs all functions below with direct supervision.

  About ARUP :

  ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

  ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

  We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

  Essential Functions :

  Develops skills to serve as technical advisor for automation liquid handling systems and techniques.

  Basic ability to develop, program and deploy automation system protocols.

  Gathers user requirements, designs, and optimizes workflow using 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.

  Able to provide basic level of assistance to support teams in solving problems on automation systems.

  Validates instruments and automated protocols and writes SOPs and technical documents as needed.

  Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ).

  Analyzes the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provides recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades.

  Assist the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment.

  Trains staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary.

  Track and manage changes in liquid handling methods.

  Develops 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 Requirements :

  Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

  Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

  Mobility: 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 others

  PPE: 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 Procedures.

  Medium 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 distance

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Associates Degree

  Preferred

  Bachelor's Degree

  Experience

  Required

  Preferred

  Experience operating laboratory automation

  Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and developing automation protocols on primary laboratory automation platforms currently in use at ARUP

  ASCP Certification

  Licenses & Certifications

  Preferred

  Applicable ASCP or AAB

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This 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.

• About the company

  Associated Regional and University Pathologists, Inc. is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based nonprofit laboratory at University of Utah's Department of Pathology.

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