Senior Automation Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Biobanking
Core
Design, develop, and optimize highly integrated, scalable laboratory automation systems and biobanking platforms to enable high-throughput clinical biomarker operations.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (laboratory robotics & data integration)
Builds
Automated liquid handling workflows, dynamic scheduling platforms, and connected laboratory ecosystems for clinical biomarker testing and sample management.
Domain
Biopharma / Clinical Laboratory Automation / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Laboratory automation engineering, liquid handling system integration, API development (REST), database design, LIMS integration, system validation (GxP/GLP), technical troubleshooting, data pipeline architecture, vendor management, team mentorship.
Preferred skills
Python/Java/C++ programming, AI/ML in lab workflows, Hamilton platform expertise (VENUS, BiOS), automation scheduling software (Momentum, Cellario), distributed systems, Git, Agile methodologies.
Technologies
Hamilton VENUS, Hamilton BiOS, REST APIs, LIMS, Git, Momentum, Cellario
Responsibilities
Design and implement automated workflows for biomarker assays; lead deployment of integrated automation solutions; translate manual workflows into scalable automated systems; act as SME for troubleshooting and root cause analysis; develop data structures and pipelines for instrument-to-enterprise integration; support commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management of automation platforms; mentor junior engineers and provide technical training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
