Research Scientist II, Laboratory Automation & Drug Discovery Support
Core
Operate and maintain laboratory automation infrastructure while developing and executing biochemical and cellular assays to support drug discovery projects.
Role type
Research Scientist II (Laboratory Automation & Assay Development)
Builds
Automated liquid handling workflows, validated biochemical/cellular assays, and screening data for hit-to-lead activities
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D / Drug Discovery / Laboratory Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory automation operation, liquid handling platform troubleshooting, biochemical assay development, cellular assay execution, compound profiling, small-to-medium throughput screening, data analysis, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Biophysical assay technologies (SPR, Dianthus), screening software (Genedata Screener, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism), strategic infrastructure planning
Technologies
Liquid handling platforms, SPR, Dianthus, Genedata Screener, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism
Responsibilities
Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of laboratory automation systems; develop and optimize biochemical and cellular assays; perform compound profiling and screening campaigns; provide technical support and training to automation users; analyze and communicate experimental results; support assay automation transfer; collaborate on hit-to-lead and lead optimization activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
