ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 12899

Location:

Irvine, CA, US, 92606

Date: Jul 4, 2024

Field Applications Specialist

BioDot Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the supply of diagnostic manufacturing equipment, which frequently enables, inspires, and educates scientists to commercialize their ideas from R&D through to manufactured products. We are part of ATS Corporation, part of the Life Sciences Group and our segment positively impacts the quality of lives of billions of people across the globe by providing automation of point of care products/solutions and services across the healthcare and life sciences markets we choose to participate in.

BioDot is uniquely focused on the specialized requirements of Rapid Test / BioSensor / Lyophilization and Clinical Laboratory development and manufacturing environments. BioDot has several standard product lines and custom automated systems to meet the needs of these markets. Please review our website https://www.biodot.com for further clarification.

BioDot is currently experiencing growth and we currently have the immediate need for a Field Application Specialist to work out of our US Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

The Field Application Specialist reports to the Applications Manager, Global and is responsible for robotic automation within a fast pace and highly automated biotech environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs installation and training of BioDot equipment.

• Validates, adapts and customizes new robotic equipment to support the automation of the lab processes.

• Develops, validates and implements new applications for current and new robotic lab equipment.

• Continuously analyses and improves current automation in the lab by applying state of the art technology.

• Documents all steps of the design and implementation process and collects and analyzes experimental data for the validation process (IQ, OQ, PQ).

• Researches the best liquid handling equipment for applications and keeps up to date information about all systems.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of BioDot/ATS.

• Coordinates and resolves customer requests for troubleshooting and recovery of instrumentation errors.

• Liquid handling QC and validation operation and data analysis of customer systems.

• Develops, validates and implements new applications for current and new robotic lab equipment.Performs assigned feasibility tasks unaided.

• Liaises directly with Sales team to discuss user requirements and plans feasibility scope.

• Prepare technical reports for in-house studies and present them to stakeholders.

• Able to travel 50%-75%.

• When not traveling, work in house on assigned tasks.

• Produce in-house best practice protocols for platforms and application notes for BioDot state of the art technology.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or other technical discipline preferred

• 3-5 years’ experience programming and writing scripts for liquid handling equipment

• Ability to work independent and project oriented

• Ability to evaluate experimental results independently

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to work autonomously at customer sites; customer-facing experience a plus

• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple priority tasks and make technical decisions within time constraints.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

• Familiar with standard laboratory procedures

• Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Windows Explorer

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.

• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.

• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.

• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.