Senior Automation Engineer
Core
Designing and scaling sophisticated automated systems to enable scientists to translate deep biological insights into tangible therapeutic candidates by automating laboratory workflows.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory automation engineer (drug discovery)
Builds
Fully automated, end-to-end laboratory workflows for high-content imaging, NGS library prep, automated cell culture, mRNA production, and high-throughput screening.
Domain
Biotechnology / Drug Discovery / Laboratory Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Laboratory automation system design, liquid handling platform programming, LIMS integration, 3rd-party driver development, workflow optimization, instrument evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, data integrity management, version control for automation scripts, team leadership.
Preferred skills
Molecular biology techniques (PCR, Sequencing), high-throughput RNA-seq automation, small molecule/siRNA screening automation, mRNA/plasmid production automation, NGS library preparation automation.
Technologies
Hamilton Venus, Tecan, Cellario, HighRes Biosolutions Cellario, Biosero Green Button Go, Tecan EVOware, Beckman, Hamilton, Agilent/Bionex Vworks, Dynamic Devices MethodManager, Plate Butler, Green Button GO.
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of fully automated end-to-end workflows; transform manual assays into robust scalable automated processes; program and maintain liquid handling platforms and robotic workcells; develop automated data capture and LIMS integration; evaluate and recommend laboratory automation instruments; write methods using various laboratory automation control software; work hands-on with installation and integration of laboratory automation; collaborate with biological leads to ensure precision; provide instrument training to production end users; manage automation lifecycle including census, retirement, and re-deployment plans; handle migration of lab/automation computers; create version control systems for automation scripts; lead and manage a team of laboratory automation scientists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for team management
