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Adaptive Biotechnologies

Equipment Engineer I

Seattle$80.2k–$120.4kentryAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Adaptive Biotechnologies seeks an Equipment Engineer I in Seattle to manage and support a diverse fleet of laboratory and facility equipment while contributing to process improvements and automation development. This role combines hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance documentation with opportunities to specialize in development or operational areas.

What you'll do

  • Install and qualify standard lab equipment including pipettes, thermocyclers, centrifuges, and environmental monitoring systems
  • Coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration for complex equipment like liquid handlers and sequencers
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and manage incidents with structured problem-solving approaches
  • Support equipment lifecycle management, documentation, and compliance with quality standards
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for laboratory and business processes
  • Train end users on equipment operation and document standard operating procedures

What they're looking for

  • Equipment installation and operational qualification (IOQ/IOQL)
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving with Lean Six Sigma or first principles approaches
  • Documentation writing (SOPs, protocols, change control requests, risk assessments)
  • Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Dynamic Devices, Formulatrix)
  • Benchtop lab equipment operation and maintenance
  • Metrics gathering and reporting
  • Programming languages (VB, C#, Python, JavaScript) - preferred
  • Molecular biology techniques (PCR, NGS) - preferred

Benefits

  • Salary range $80,200 - $120,400
  • Equity grant
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Opportunity to work on immune medicine innovation
  • Collaborative environment with experienced colleagues
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Adaptive Biotechnologies

Adaptive Biotechnologies develops biotechnology solutions and maintains complex laboratory and facility operations. The company is hiring for infrastructure and operational roles, including identity and access management engineers to secure enterprise systems and equipment engineers to support laboratory equipment management and process improvements.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with installation and operational qualification (IOQ) of lab equipment. Which specific instruments have you worked with, and how did you document and verify compliance?
  • Describe a time when you troubleshot a complex lab equipment issue. What structured approach did you use, and how did you document the resolution?
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