Automation Engineer III
Company: Freenome
Location: Brisbane
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Freenome is a high-growth biotech company developing tests to
detect cancer using a standard blood draw. To do this, Freenome
uses a multiomics platform that combines tumor and non-tumor
signals with machine learning to find cancer in its earliest,
most-treatable stages. Cancer is relentless. This is why Freenome
is building the clinical, economic, and operational evidence to
drive cancer screening and save lives. Our first screening test is
for colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas, and it’s just
the beginning. Founded in 2014, Freenome has ~400 employees and
continues to grow to match the scope of our ambitions to provide
access to better screening and earlier cancer detection. At
Freenome, we aim to impact patients by empowering everyone to
prevent, detect, and treat their disease. This, together with our
high-performing culture of respect and cross-collaboration, is what
motivates us to make every day count. Become a Freenomer Do you
have what it takes to be a Freenomer? A “Freenomer” is a
determined, mission-driven, results-oriented employee fueled by the
opportunity to change the landscape of cancer and make a positive
impact on patients’ lives. Freenomers bring their diverse
experience, expertise, and personal perspective to solve problems
and push to achieve what’s possible, one breakthrough at a time.
About this opportunity: As an Automation Engineer III, you will
develop automated solutions to deliver cancer diagnostic blood
testing, and provide operational support to drive the company
toward product commercialization. You will use a wide range of
automation tools and grow with our team of highly experienced
automation engineers. We work closely with clinical lab teams,
service engineers, R&D scientists, and software engineers to
evaluate and implement new technology, develop new automated
workflows, and continuously improve the performance and efficiency
of the lab. This role reports to the Director, Automation
Engineering. This is an onsite role based in our Brisbane,
California headquarters. What you’ll do: Work directly with project
teams to clearly define project requirements, set timelines, and
establish acceptance criteria Create and optimize liquid handling
and robotic methods to replace manual operations, establish
scientific feasibility, and improve product performance Collaborate
with support and scientific teams to minimize downtime and
proactively address challenges in the lab Understand the impact of
each method on the laboratory workflow, identify improvements and
effectively communicate proposals cross-functionally Provide
troubleshooting and investigation support for clinical lab and
R&D processes and identify systematic preventive actions as
needed Support execution of sample processing in a regulated
clinical lab setting using automated liquid handlers and integrated
robotic workcells Innovate to solve new and challenging problems in
a high pace team oriented environment Maintain a focus on quality
and communication to build trust and collaboration with
cross-functional teams Must haves: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
engineering, biochemistry, or a related scientific field 5 years of
laboratory experience in the life sciences, especially in high
throughput labs Experience with one or more liquid handling or
automation scheduling software with a preference for Hamilton
Venus, Agilent VWorks/Bravo, and Thermo Momentum Demonstrated
ability to work successfully and collaboratively in a
cross-functional team specifically with a R&D team Familiar
with genomic/molecular biology workflows Functional knowledge in
experimental design, bench execution, process documentation, and
data analysis Experience working with a broad set of instruments
Critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to address
problems systematically and drive to resolution Nice to haves:
Direct experience with NGS workflows and lab processes Experience
with integrated robotic workcells Experience reviewing and applying
scientific data to drive automation improvements Experience
planning and executing validation studies for automated methods
Experience working in a regulated environment (CLIA / CAP / NYS /
FDA / GCLP / cGMP) is strongly preferred Benefits and additional
information: The US target range of our base salary for new hires
is $104,975 - $159,500. You will also be eligible to receive
pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical,
financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.
Please note that individual total compensation for this position
will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary
based on several factors, including but not limited to, location,
skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education.
Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value
diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy,
genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under
federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Freenome, Manteca , Automation Engineer III, Science, Research & Development , Brisbane, California
