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Equipment Engineer I

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Adaptive Biotechnologies

Adaptive Biotechnologies

501-1,000 employees

Decodes immune cell receptors for diagnostics

Healthcare
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$79.4k - $119.2kAnnually

+ Equity Grant + Bonus

Entry, Junior

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Life Sciences
Medical Research
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Associate in engineering or science, 4+ yrs. related experience
  • Bachelors in engineering or science, 2+ yrs. related experience
  • Ability to author Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), equipment and method IQOQ plans and reports, and Change Control Requests (CCRs) and Design Input Requirements (DIRs)
  • Solid customer-first communication skills as a team representative
  • Experience working with commercial off-the-shelf benchtop lab equipment and automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Dynamic Devices, Formulatrix)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve engineering problems with structured approaches and suggest improvements (e.g. application of first principles, Lean Six Sigma)
  • Experience gathering and reporting metrics.
Responsibilities
  • Performs the installation and operational qualification (IOQ) for standard lab equipment (e.g., handheld pipettes, thermocyclers, centrifuges, plate readers, tube pickers, tube capper/decapper), controlled temperature units (e.g. refrigerators and freezers), environmental monitoring system (e.g., Vaisala)
  • Coordinates the preventative maintenance and calibration of complex lab equipment (e.g., liquid handlers, sequencers)
  • Supports Equipment Lifecycle Management processes and procedures by supporting and maintaining equipment records for traceability purposes
  • Assists in troubleshooting and incident management of a subset of lab equipment.
  • Supports vendor services and facilities' system management.
  • Performs preventative maintenance and calibration of complex lab equipment (e.g., liquid handlers, sequencers)
  • Supports hardware and software integrations with software platforms (e.g., LIMS, log management services, schedulers, orchestrators, etc.) with lab equipment (e.g., liquid handlers)
  • Participates in equipment and automation development lifecycles, with developing emphasis on specific lifecycle phases.
  • Drives ideation and implements continuous improvement ideas for relevant business and laboratory process step(s)
  • Coordinates routine maintenance and calibration of lab and facility equipment with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Prepares and reviews documents (e.g., protocols, reports, nonconformances, risk assessments, change control requests) to ensure compliance in Quality environment.
  • May support internal and external audits with review of equipment records and related procedures.
  • Trains end users and teammates with a customer-first mindset
Adaptive Biotechnologies

Adaptive Biotechnologies

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Adaptive Biotechnologies focuses on using the immune system to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. The company decodes genetic information from immune cell receptors, which are essential for the immune system's ability to identify and respond to diseases. One of their key projects is the ImmuneRACE study, which analyzes blood samples and swabs from participants to understand how the immune system reacts to COVID-19. This research aims to enhance diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines for the virus. Adaptive Biotechnologies generates revenue by partnering with pharmaceutical companies, licensing their technology, and offering diagnostic services. Their goal is to leverage immune system data to advance healthcare solutions for various diseases.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$575.5M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Adaptive Biotechnologies' partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers offer significant growth opportunities and revenue streams.
  • Winning the Workplace of the Year Award highlights their strong company culture and employee satisfaction, making it an attractive place to work.
  • Their collaboration with BeiGene on minimal residual disease measurement could lead to groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key board members like Kevin Conroy and Leslie Trigg could lead to strategic instability.
  • The highly competitive biotechnology sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.

What makes Adaptive Biotechnologies unique

  • Adaptive Biotechnologies leverages the genetic information of immune cell receptors to develop advanced diagnostic tools and treatments, setting it apart from traditional biotech firms.
  • Their ImmuneRACE study, focusing on COVID-19 immune response, showcases their commitment to addressing current global health challenges.
  • The integration of their clonoSEQ® assay with Epic systems enhances their diagnostic capabilities, providing a seamless experience for healthcare providers.