Title: Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+)
Pay range: $75-$98 per hour (CAD)
Work Schedule: 1st shift 8:00 am-4:00 Mon-Fri
Location: Toronto, Ontario 100% on site
Contract Length: 8 months
Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) for an 8-month contract. This position is highly hands-on and Hamilton-centric. The core value of the role is the independent design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4+, with responsibility for both technical execution and automation work management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and schedule automation activities, including intake, prioritization, and workflow planning
- Maintain Kanban boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums with stakeholders
- Independently design and develop robotic protocols using Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers
- Develop and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols, including automated calculations and data outputs
- Integrate laboratory systems using tools such as Green Button Go or Genera
- Support assay automation (e.g., ELISA, protein assays) in pharma/biopharma environments
- Document user stories, programming notes, and identify process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate lab processes into automated workflows
- Ensure data accuracy, structure, and stewardship across automated systems
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree (preferred) in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on laboratory automation experience
- Strong expertise with Hamilton liquid handling systems
- Proven ability to optimize and scale automated workflows
Technical Skills
- Hamilton liquid handling & workflow automation
- Venus 4+ programming
- Python and/or JavaScript for automation scripting
- Instrument integration (e.g., Green Button Go, Genera)
- SoftMax Pro or similar assay software
- Data pipelines and database management (SQL/NoSQL)
- Systems integration across lab instruments
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to lead initiatives and manage priorities
- Analytical problem-solving mindset
- Team-oriented with cross-functional experience