Liquid Handling Automation Engineer

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Contract Length: 6 months

 

Job Summary: This individual will support the scientists by improving existing processes and automating manual lab processes. You will work in a team environment with other Automation Engineers to design and implement liquid handler methods.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and optimize new liquid handler protocols for the screening and high-throughput assay platforms, specifically using Hamilton Venus.
• Assist scientists with operation of automation platforms.
• Provide error-recovery support as needed.
• Partner with business partners for requirements and issue tracking.
• Track/record problems with the systems for proper troubleshooting.
• Explore and evaluate modern technologies in automation, liquid handling, sample analysis, etc.

 

 

Requirements:

 

• Requires a BS in biology/engineering/biotechnology
• Minimum experience required of 2+ years in industry, preferably in a setting with lab automation
• Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers strongly preferred.
• Experience and skills in creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotics/automation scripts.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools for version control (Bitbucket) and issue management (Jira)
• Experience with Tecan, Hudson, High-Res, Echo desired