Scientist I, Automation
Core
Develop automated analytical workflows and physicochemical profiling to assess drug developability and support early-stage drug discovery and development.
Role type
Scientist I, Automation (Analytical Chemistry)
Builds
Automated data-enabled workflows, preclinical formulations, and integrated capabilities for pipeline progression
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry, Biopharmaceutics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
HPLC–MS, assay development, laboratory automation, workflow optimization, physicochemical property profiling, custom scientific programming, data analysis
Preferred skills
Preclinical formulation strategies, machine learning concepts, biophysical characterization techniques, emerging modality expertise (PROTACs, peptides)
Technologies
HPLC, mass spectrometry, liquid handlers, plate-based optical spectroscopy, pXRD, light scattering, thermal analysis
Responsibilities
Design and implement efficient, reproducible, and scalable laboratory processes; profile physicochemical properties to inform developability; develop preclinical formulations; optimize automated data capture and instrumentation integration; collaborate with cross-functional partners on early development decision-making
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), Entry-to-Mid Level