Description

About The Role

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 provide technical assistance to end users
  • Document procedures and create best practices 

     

Qualifications
 

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in Biopharma
  • Programming skills in 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 laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking, and interpretation
  • Ability 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 LIMS
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific software
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong background in experimental design, critical thinking, and interpretation
  • Ability to work independently 

     

Physical Position Requirements
 

  • Periodically lifting automation consumables, pipetting, setting up deck layouts inside liquid handler robots, sitting, and standing (under 50 lbs.) 

     

Keywords
 

  • DNA and RNA analysis
  • Biomedical research
  • Programming
  • Lab Automation
  • Method Development
  • Molecular biology techniques
  • Sample Management
  • GXP
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry 

     

Location/Schedule
 

  • Fully onsite role in St. Louis, MO
  • Monday Friday, business hours 

     

Hard Skills
 

  • Automation Equipment Experience (programming)
  • Laboratory Science Knowledge (ability to deconstruct SOPs into programs)
  • Thumb Programming capabilities 

     

Soft Skills
 

  • Communication (verbal, written, and listening)
  • Team Player (ability to interact with multiple teams)
  • Multi-tasking and Prioritization

Key Skills
Education

Any Graduate

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