Automation Engineer, Compound Management

POSITION:

We are seeking for an innovative Automation engineer for our compound management group to enable an efficient compound distribution network that will accelerate Entos drug discovery engine. This is a great opportunity to learn a wide array of automation and instrumentation and to work in an intensely collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based setting. It is also an opportunity to have a significant impact as we build the best compound management platform. The successful candidate will establish partnerships with cross-functional teams working on automated and high-throughput experimentation across chemistry, biology, and analytical workflows.

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Entos is focused on disrupting therapeutic discovery with its cutting-edge platform that uses AI-driven automated synthesis to rapidly design small-molecule therapeutics. Leveraging breakthrough technology from Caltech and the University of Bristol, the Entos team is comprised of renowned scientists and engineers with world-class expertise in machine learning, medicinal chemistry, high-throughput experimentation, and drug discovery. Learn more about Entos' industry-revolutionizing platform at www.entos.ai.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::

• Assist with building out the compound management operations at Entos

• Receive, process, and distribute small molecule compounds across the organization

• Build and maintain an inventory of stock solutions and solids

• Fulfill requests for solid or liquid material in multiple formats

• Prepare external shipments of compounds to collaborators

• Leverage automation to enable multiple workflows including assay ready plate production

• Maintain and troubleshoot the automation to ensure quality is delivered

• Assist with the implementation of our automated chemical synthesis platform

• Maintain a properly segregated reagent room ensuring the highest safety standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS::

• A BS/MS or equivalent degree in chemical, biological, engineering sciences or related field with 2+ years working full time in a laboratory setting

• Previous experience operating, programming, and troubleshooting various instrumentation including weigh stations, automated compound stores, liquid handlers, acoustic dispensers is a strong plus

• Proven capabilities to think critically and creatively and to work independently

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is required

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required, with ability to work across a range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, and analytical groups

ABOUT ENTOS:

The culture and work at Entos is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our people and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where a diverse group of talented humans work together to discover therapeutics and create technologies.

We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life Insurance, matching 401K, and unlimited vacation to our team. We are located in a brand new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.