Temp Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer-R46801

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Automation Engineer/Scientist to join Protein Expression Sciences. The candidate will be responsible for managing automated equipment to support our VelociMab antibody discovery and production cell line development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for scientific innovation, demonstrate adept technical and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift from day to day.

Roles Responsibilities

? Develop, implement, and troubleshoot automation methods for standalone and integrated systems, including Hamilton Robotics, Dynamic devices, and HighRes Biosolutions.

? Coordinate the testing and deployment of new automation methods with scientists.

? Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems and existing methods.

? Oversee maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) on all automated equipment.

? Ensure the proper storage of samples in the automated biobank and oversee the continuous maintenance and management of the biobank.

? Train new users on equipment operation, create SOPs, and provide ongoing technical support when needed.

? Contribute innovative solutions to increase efficiency and decrease costs, while continuing to improve sample throughput and data quality.

? Work with scientists to identify unmet needs and new automation solutions to address them.

Skills

? Have a passion for automation and innovation.

? Demonstrate adept technical and problem-solving skills.

? Can independently troubleshoot robotic equipment and work on integrations.

? Are comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift from day to day.

? Consider the needs of the scientists in the process and aim to enhance their experience.

? Possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Education & Experience

? B.S or M.S. in Science or Engineering with 2 years of automation experience.

? Direct experience programming liquid handlers (like Hamilton STAR/Vantage, HighRes Prime) is required.

? Experience with scheduling software like Cellario or Green Button Go is preferred.

? Experience with LIMS/Benchling integration with the automated platforms.

? Knowledge of programming languages such as C# or Python is preferred.