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Senior Technical Specialist - DMTA Sample Management

Cambridge, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-12

Core

Design, develop, and optimize automated liquid and sample handling workflows to support drug discovery programs.

Role type

Senior Technical Specialist (Laboratory Automation & Sample Management)

Builds

Automated sample management workflows and processes for drug discovery

Domain

Life Sciences / Drug Discovery / Laboratory Automation

Required skills

Laboratory automation expertise, method development and optimization, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, process design and optimization, mentoring and training, cross-functional collaboration, strategic technology planning

Preferred skills

Experience with specific automation platforms (Labcyte Echo, HighRes, Beckman, Janus, Tecan Fluent, STP Mosquito, SmartCell, Hamilton Tube Store), transferable automation expertise

Technologies

Labcyte Echo, HighRes, Beckman, Janus, Tecan Fluent, STP Mosquito, SmartCell, Hamilton Tube Store

Responsibilities

Design and optimize automated liquid and sample handling methods; troubleshoot technical, workflow, and equipment challenges; translate scientific requirements into scalable automated processes; drive continuous improvement initiatives; mentor and train colleagues; collaborate with scientists, engineers, and vendors; contribute to future technology and equipment planning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership