Resolute Workforce Solutions (Staff augmentation subsidiary of Brevitas Consulting Inc.) is dedicated to helping organizations achieve tangible results and lasting improvements via successful project delivery, continuous process improvement, and effective management of change. Our expertise is in Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Project Management.
We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our team as a Lab Automation Specialist in Toronto, ON (On-site) .
Responsibilities
- Manage and schedule automation service activities, including request intake, development planning, and prioritization.
- Maintain Kanban boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums to communicate progress and timelines.
- Develop robotic protocols using VENUS 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers.
- Create and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols (non-GxP) with automated calculations, statistics, and reporting.
- Program and integrate automation tools such as Green Button Go and Genera.
- Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical/bio pharmaceutical QC testing (e.g., ELISA, protein assays).
- Document user stories and programming notes; identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical processes into automated workflows.
- Manage data outputs and file structures, ensuring data integrity and stewardship.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (preferred) in Science/Applied Science (robotics, mechanical engineering, or high-throughput assay development).
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with strong expertise in Hamilton systems.
- Proven success in optimizing resource usage and throughput through scalable automated liquid handling systems.
- Expertise in automating complex liquid handling workflows using Hamilton systems, SoftMax Pro, and ELNs.
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript for developing automation scripts and reducing manual tasks.
- Strong mechanical skills in laboratory automation platforms, including liquid handlers and robotic equipment.
- Experience integrating multiple instruments/devices into a single automated workflow.
- Familiarity with data pipelines, SQL/NoSQL databases, and system integration.
Note: Salary ranges from CAD 100,000 to 140,000 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits
Upon successful completion of probation, you will also be enrolled in our benefit programs:
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death
- Long Term Disability
- Dental and Healthcare
To Apply
Click the “I’m interested” button below, or
E-mail your resume in MSWord or pdf format to recruitment@resolutewfs.com with the following details in the e-mail's Subject Line: Lab Automation Specialist : FIRST NAME, LAST NAME.
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