Principal Analytical Scientist (Automation)
Core
Design, develop, and scale automated assay workflows for quality control testing in a pharmaceutical laboratory.
Role type
Principal Analytical Scientist (Laboratory Automation)
Builds
Automated QC assay workflows and laboratory automation systems
Domain
Pharmaceutical Quality Control / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Automated liquid handling systems programming, Python/R/VBA scripting, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Bioassay, ELISA, Method lifecycle management, Technical troubleshooting, Project coordination, SOP development
Preferred skills
PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology, cGMP/cGLP regulated environment experience, Cellario/Venus/OneLab platform familiarity, Technology transfer planning
Technologies
Hamilton/Venus, Andrew+/OneLab, Cellario, Python, R, VBA
Responsibilities
Lead design and optimization of automated assay workflows; Mentor junior and mid-level scientists; Coordinate analytical and automation initiatives; Evaluate emerging automation technologies; Lead investigations into automated method performance; Transfer automated workflows to QC functions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
