10X Genomics

About the role:

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, problem-solving individual to join our Life Cycle Engineering team. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, great communication skills, ability to prioritize a variety of tasks, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Engineering Technician supports engineers so they can keep developing our manufacturing workcells and equipment. Our products have allowed researchers to study biology at unprecedented resolution and scale; yielding insights in diverse fields such as cancer biology, immunology, neuroscience, and developmental biology.

Individuals applying for this temp position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, hands-on, action-driven, flexible in changing direction and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization, and provide an immediate contribution.

What you will be doing:

• Support Manufacturing areas, I.e. perform day-to-day routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment, schedule calibration/preventative maintenance, organize lab operation processes, and support general lab activities along with the automation team to promote an efficient working environment
• Purchase, install, inventory, maintain, troubleshoot, coordinate services, and retire lab equipment when necessary
• Aide other engineering teams in assembly of bespoke automation or tooling.
• Collect or document, organize, and analyse service agreements and reports obtained from calibration and maintenance processes from external vendors as well as internal maintenance teams.
• Perform duties as assigned in conjunction with the manufacturing automation team.
• Collaborate with EH&S and Facilities teams to ensure a safe and functional lab environment
• Support deployment and upkeep of a global CMMS database and digital record archive system.
• Develop and maintain Spare Parts Programs for 10x Genomics manufacturing equipment.
• Perform equipment periodic maintenance and calibration of biotech equipment in the 10x
• production facility
• Independence: directions on priorities/goals from leadership, maintain the ticketing system and fixing MFG equipment (follow work instructions that they have authored)
• 80%: completely autonomous, 20% project driven, supervised by engineers/lead
• Contribute to cross-functional and intra-functional LCE projects (e.g. continuous improvement)
• Contributes to defining roadmaps for LCE projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a laboratory environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Available to support manufacturing area during weekend or shift.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills: listening, speaking, writing, and interacting
• Experience working with industrial and/or laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with spreadsheets (Ex. Smartsheets, Excel)
• Experience with using or administrating a CMMS.
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with experience driving tasks and meeting deadlines
• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently while balancing a board range of organizational needs
• Demonstrated skill in problem-solving and the ability to handle operations issues in a fast-paced environment with a customer-focused attitude

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with biological instrumentation
• Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting a plus
• Experience with a CMMS.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (GMP or ISO 13485) a plus.
• Experience with Semiconductor Manufacturing a plus.
• Knowledge of LOTO and other safety procedures a plus.

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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.