Overview In this role you will translate manual assays into automated workflows, enabling high-throughput processing across teams. You'll develop automation-ready assays (ELISA, MSD, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, LC-MS) and ensure systems stay validated under GXP compliance. You'll train colleagues, troubleshoot lab automation, and collaborate with suppliers to enhance methods and equipment. This position offers cross-functional impact in a fast-paced drug development setting and opportunities to shape automated capabilities.
Compensation / Benefits- health and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- disability insurance
- life insurance
Responsibilities- Transfer manual assay methods to automated workflows
- Develop automation assays (ELISA, MSD, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, LC-MS)
- Troubleshoot and resolve lab workflow issues
- Coordinate maintenance, equipment updates, and supplier interactions
- Train scientists to use automated equipment and manage cross-team instrument usage
- Maintain automation systems in a validated state within lifecycle management and GXP
- Review automation documents, PMs, and SOPs for compliance
- Leverage technical knowledge to operate automated processing and IT systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements- B.S./B.A. in Molecular biology, Engineering, Science, Information Technology, robotics or related field with 2+ years of experience
- MS preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support an inclusive culture
- Knowledge of Hamilton, INTEGRA, LynX, Tecan, Tomtec
- Genomics knowledge including immunoassays, nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, DNA sequencing (preferred)
- Programming experience (R, Python, C++) and troubleshooting experience (preferred)
- Interpersonal communication
- Influencing and collaboration
- Supportive leadership
- Automation systems expertise (Hamilton, INTEGRA, LynX, Tecan, TomTec)
- ELISA, MSD, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, LC-MS assay development
- GXP/compliance knowledge
