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Requirements found

Training Writing Project Management (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Senior".

Main responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build systems that integrate software, automation, and biology into a robust and scalable clinical genomics assay platform.
• Work with scientists at the assay prototype stage to ensure that chemistry and laboratory hardware are optimally designed.
• Work closely with internal software development teams to ensure the seamless integration of LIMS with automation software
• Write documentation and SOPs, and train engineers on the development, maintenance, troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “They will contribute to the design and development of fully hands-off automated systems and workcells, aid in translating manual molecular biology assays to …” · “Design, develop, and build systems that integrate software, automation, and biology into a robust and scalable clinical genomics assay platform.” · “Work closely with internal software development teams to ensure the seamless integration of LIMS with automation software”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Write documentation and SOPs, and train engineers on the development, maintenance, troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.” · “History of development and/or verification and validation for a molecular screening or diagnostic product a plus.” · “Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted intervent…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Write documentation and SOPs, and train engineers on the development, maintenance, troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.” · “Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills.” · “Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “The Senior Automation Engineer within the Platform group will join a tight-knit and cross-functional team of scientists and engineers who are tasked with dev…” · “Work closely with internal software development teams to ensure the seamless integration of LIMS with automation software” · “Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the application of robotics to biology, believes that laboratory automation is more than just the walk…” · “Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills.” · “Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the application of robotics to biology, believes that laboratory automation is more than just the walk…” · “Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills.” · “Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many …”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “Interface with external vendors to design custom hardware solutions and integrate external software.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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