Sr. Automation Engineer
Core
Lead the development and hardening of automated bioassay workflows, transforming early-stage prototypes into robust, scalable, GMP-ready systems for cell-based bioassays and sample preparation.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (bioassay & liquid handling)
Builds
GMP-ready automated liquid handling systems and cell culture workflows
Domain
Biopharma / mRNA manufacturing / Laboratory automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
cell-based bioassay workflows, regulated laboratory environments (GLP/GMP), laboratory automation software/hardware, liquid handlers, system integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting biological performance, data integrity, traceability
Preferred skills
validation support (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control and lifecycle management, mammalian cell culture workflows, transfection or cell treatment processes, plate-based bioassay sample preparation workflows, 3rd party automation hardware (cobot arms, decappers, centrifuges, dispensers), Hamilton STAR/Vantage systems, workcell based automation equipment (HighRes Cellario, Thermo CRS Momentum)
Responsibilities
Lead development and hardening of automated bioassay workflows, collaborate with scientists to translate cell-based bioassays into automation solutions, design and implement automation strategies for cell handling workflows, own technical execution across projects including requirements definition and sustainment, partner cross-functionally to enable system transfer into regulated environments, develop automation solutions meeting GMP expectations, troubleshoot complex issues across biological performance and system integration layers, drive standardization and continuous improvement of automation platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
