Please note that this position is On-Site.
Job Description:
- Role will be 100% ONSITE in Spring House, PA
- No travel required
- Must have a Bachelors degree, required
- Will help run and develop automation systems in lab
- Must have experience with liquid handling systems
- Must have Lab Robotics experience
- Programming skills would be very helpful
- Must have prior experience with Protein Samples and Analytical Sampling
- PowerBI or Tableau is a huge plus
- Client will accept industry OR academic experience
Top 3 Non-Negotiable skills:
- Liquid handling systems experience
- Lab automation experience
- Programming experience
Job Description:
Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum of a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with basic programming languages (Python, JavaScript, R, C++/C#) and/or laboratory automation schedulers (Green Button Go, Cellario).
Basic experience with liquid handlers operating liquid handling systems preferred (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman).
Creative and independent problem-solver with strong attention to detail and the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), and a dedication to close collaboration with scientists, vendors, and end-users across all seniority levels.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Advanced degree.
Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.
Join a team developing state-of-the-art automation systems to support cell culture facilities, as well as biophysical and mass spectrometry instrumentation. This role will contribute to the next phase of automation development while supporting day-to-day operations. It combines hands-on robotic operations, method development, validation, data integration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and validate robotic runs; monitor performance, document deviations, and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary scientists to translate manual workflows into automated processes.
Create, optimize, maintain, and continuously improve high-throughput workflows using liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.
Expand the capabilities of existing automation by introducing new functionalities.
Troubleshoot laboratory automation issues by coordinating with internal subject matter experts and external vendors, performing root cause analysis through detailed scientific and technical investigations.
Share knowledge and document best practices within the automation team; support and train end-users to independently execute automated workflows.
Candidates must provide their phone number. Job reference code is A5235.