Sr. Automation Engineer
Core
Design and develop end-to-end scientific automation initiatives, including frameworks, APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for laboratory and enterprise platforms.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (scientific/life sciences)
Builds
Automation frameworks, APIs, microservices, integrations, data pipelines, and workflow orchestration for laboratory and enterprise systems.
Domain
Life sciences / Pharmaceutical / Laboratory automation
Required skills
Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, microservices, workflow orchestration (Apache Airflow, Prefect), SQL, data modeling, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, Step Functions), CI/CD, Docker, testing frameworks (pytest, unittest), GxP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11
Preferred skills
AI/ML concepts (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), client engagement, pre-sales activities, global distributed team management
Technologies
Python, FastAPI, AWS, Apache Airflow, Prefect, Git, JIRA, Confluence, Benchling, LIMS, ELN, SDMS, CDS
Responsibilities
Design and develop automation frameworks and integrations; lead data ingestion, transformation, and validation; establish engineering standards and CI/CD practices; mentor engineers and conduct technical reviews; manage technical dependencies and client-facing communication; maintain technical documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities