Jeff Goby

About Jeff Goby

I enjoy building robotic and automated data workflows that prevent errors, improve…

Experience

1. Laboratory Automation Engineer

   Absci

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Hamilton STAR/STARlet/Nimbus liquid handlers: created original scripts, developed liquid classes, tested volumetric accuracy by several methods, defined labware, investigated failures and coordinated repair by service engineers, owner of an NGS STAR instrument built for DNA and RNA workflows.*Version control of liquid handler operating files: provided feedback on system design and trained staff; has led to dramatic improvement in file quality and consistency, and facilitated collaboration and testing across instruments.*Automated colony picker: researched vendors, presented options to stakeholders, coordinated final specifications, FAT/SAT, and delivery; wrote original methods using SoftLinx and RapidPick software; trained users *Formulatrix Tempest: developed a dispensing protocol for a PerkinElmer AlphaLISA assay, diagnosed failures, coordinated repair by myself or service engineers.*Information platforms: contributed to the buildout of a team website for documentation and file storage, and one ticketing system for streamlining troubleshooting and development projects.*3D modeling and printing: used Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, and printer to produce a device extending an instrument\'s operating range.*Ongoing training in Python and Hamilton Venus to expand my coding skillset.*Environments: Hamilton Venus, Git, Python, SharePoint, Asana, JMP, Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, SoftLinx, RapidPick, Tempest, Artel, SoftMax Pro, MS Office, Zoom, Slack, Google Docs/Sheets