Staff Engineer Laboratory Operations - Client Technology

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Staff Engineer - Client Technology is an experienced engineer responsible for full ownership of an IT solution or capability. This role is entrusted with powerful tools and platforms to deliver scalable, secure, and automated solutions that enhance the client experience. Implements and refines human-verified, AI-enabled workflows for improved reliability, reporting, and operational consistency, while maintaining security and audit compliance. Owns AI-assisted workflow performance (accuracy, repeatability, and operational impact) and drives continuous improvement through telemetry and feedback loops.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Strategy & Roadmap:
• Own the full lifecycle of an IT product or capability, leading the approach to design, development, deployment, maintenance, backup and support
• Responsible for product OKRs and quarterly roadmap progress
• Maintain an AI-assisted workflow backlog for the owned capability (use cases, guardrails, measurement, rollout plan) and incorporate learnings into OKRs and roadmap progress
• Product Development & Delivery:
• Resolve complex technical problems and drive engineering solutions in the product area
• Administer IT systems and tools with a high degree of complexity
• Develop a strategy to update all endpoints in the product area, utilizing AI-assisted planning and communication, where approved, to minimize disruption while adhering to security requirements and maintaining human approval for executing changes
• Leverage Agile principles for product planning and capability delivery
• Establish and maintain a security posture for assigned products or capabilities
• Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and validate solutions as needed
• Meet with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the product roadmap through multiple means and channels

Operational Excellence, Quality & Compliance:

• Drive operational excellence in the product area, working proactively to identify areas of improvement
• Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution for critical system issues
• Design and maintain AI-assisted workflow steps (human-in-the-loop) that connect knowledge, tickets, and diagnostics to reduce mean time to resolution while preserving safe execution
• Define quality gates for AI-assisted workflows (validation steps, rollback criteria, audit logging expectations) and review performance regularly to prevent drift
• Treat prompts, runbooks, and knowledge artifacts as production assets (versioned, reviewed, and improved based on incident trends)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

• Associate's degree and 9 years of experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical certification may be required

Experience

• Demonstrated experience owning and administering complex IT products or capabilities
• Experience developing secure, production-grade scripts and automations
• Experience with supporting IT products in a cross-functional environment
• Familiarity with IT security frameworks and best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments and using ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, JSM)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Deep technical expertise in a client technology domain (e.g., endpoint management, laboratory technologies, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across integrated systems and platforms
• Experience designing and implementing technical solutions aligned with business needs
• Proficient in automation, monitoring, and reporting tools
• Ability to influence process improvements and contribute to strategic planning
• Advanced knowledge of product-centric and agile framework models
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams and end users

Travel Requirements

• 5% Occasional travel (5-10%)

Physical Requirements:

• May require lifting equipment up to 25 lbs.

Environmental Requirements:

• Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity.
• Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere.
• We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.