CareerPlan

Senior Scientist – Automation

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USAFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct experiments using liquid handling automation and analytical techniques (surface plasmon resonance, capillary gel electrophoresis, cell-based bioassays) to support rapid screening and development in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environments.

Role type

Senior Scientist – Automation (IC)

Builds

Analytical workflows and automation solutions for drug development

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Development / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

Liquid handling automation operation, Analytical method development, Troubleshooting analytical platforms, Protocol writing for robotic software, Statistical design of experiments, Integration and testing of analytical instrumentation, Knowledge of ICH/USP/FDA guidelines

Preferred skills

Experience with specific instruments (Agilent HPLC, Unchained Labs, Mettler Toledo, Chemspeed, Andrew Alliance, Hamilton), Technical writing, Project management

Technologies

Hamilton, Agilent HPLC, Unchained Labs, Mettler Toledo, Chemspeed, Andrew Alliance

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments using liquid handling automation and apply analytical techniques, Troubleshoot and evaluate root causes of errors in laboratory automation, Write protocols for new automation workflows using robotic-specific software, Organize and present data in an effective and scientific manner, Contribute to the development of new automation approaches, Ensure local capability to rapidly demonstrate existing laboratory automation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC