CareerPlanGet AI match score →

Senior Associate Scientist, Automation Specialist

San Diego - CA - US💼 Full-time💰 $100,480–$100,480🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-30

Core

Developing, optimizing, and implementing automated laboratory workflows for next-generation sequencing, molecular biology, cell-based assays, and patient-derived organoid culture models to support early drug discovery.

Role type

Senior Associate Scientist, Automation Specialist

Builds

Automated experimental platforms for NGS, cell/organoid culture, and high-throughput screening

Domain

Oncology/Hematology drug discovery, Laboratory Automation, Genomics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Liquid handling robotics programming, NGS workflow execution, Cell/organoid culture management, Method scripting (Python/R/Perl), SOP development, Troubleshooting automation systems, Data integrity management, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with Beckman Coulter Biomek or Dynamic Devices Lynx, Integration of liquid handlers with supporting instrumentation, High-throughput screening optimization, Qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), Functional knowledge of Python

Technologies

Beckman-Coulter Biomek i7, Dynamic Devices Lynx, Analytik Jena CyBio FeliX, Plate readers, Incubators, Centrifuges, Thermocyclers, Magnetic separation devices, Imaging systems, Barcode scanners

Responsibilities

Integrate liquid handling robotics with supporting instrumentation for NGS and cell workflows; Translate manual benchtop protocols into robust automated workflows; Validate and deploy automated workflows for standardized assays; Troubleshoot routine issues in automated workflows and instrumentation; Create user-facing documentation and quick-reference guides; Maintain accurate documentation of experimental records and SOPs; Support laboratory operations and equipment management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

Sourced via workday · Listed on CareerPlan, which tracks 70,000+ jobs from 20+ sources.
Apply on Workday ↗