Automation Engineer

Description

This is a fully onsite role in St. Louis, MO

 Monday - Friday; business hours

Summary:

• Join the Analytical R&D laboratory automation team to support the development and implementation of automated protocols for vaccines, antibodies, and protein products.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists to assess and automate manual laboratory processes, developing and optimizing laboratory automation protocols, and integrating various analytical instruments with robotics platforms.
• Candidates will work within a defined scope and contribute to the advancement of automated laboratory workflows in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows utilizing robotics platforms and integrated instruments
• Configure and optimize automation systems to align with experimental objectives and data management systems.
• Integrate and connect various analytical instruments with laboratory automation platforms.
• Assess current manual laboratory processes, identify opportunities for automation, and collaborate with scientific staff to convert manual protocols into automated workflows.
• Support lab automation needs and provides technical assistance to end users
• Document procedures and create best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Computer Science, etc.)
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a similar role with Biopharma preferred
• Programming skills (Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar languages)
• Experience using and troubleshooting lab automation equipment (liquid handlers, plate readers, washers, dispensers, robotic systems, etc.)
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking skills, and interpretation
• Be able to work independently

Organizational relationships:

• Various Analytical Research Development (ARD) Teams (St. Louis, Andover and Bothell)

Technical Skills Requirements

• Experience using and troubleshooting lab automation equipment (liquid handlers, plate readers, washers, dispensers, robotic systems, etc.)
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking skills, and interpretation
• Be able to work independently

Physical position requirements:

• Periodically lifting of automation consumables, Pipetting, Setting a up deck layout inside liquid handler robot, sitting, and standing. (under 50lbs.)

Hard Skills:

• Automation Equipment Experience (programming)
• Lab Science's Knowledge (deconstruct a SOP to build into the program
• Thumb Program capabilities.

Soft Skills:

• Communication (both verbal/written and listening)
• Team Player (interact with multiple teams)
• Multi-task/Prioritize