We are seeking an experienced Automation Scientist to support the end-to-end generation of Omics data through high-throughput laboratory automation.
This role will focus on automated molecular biology workflows, liquid handling platforms, and next-generation sequencing technologies to enable efficient and high-quality data generation.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on laboratory experience working with DNA/RNA, automated PCR workflows, and laboratory instrumentation within a collaborative, fast-paced research or industry environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute end-to-end Omics data generation workflows using high-throughput laboratory automation.
Perform DNA and RNA processing, preparation, and analysis activities.
Design, execute, and optimize PCR-based workflows using automated liquid handling systems.
Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and program automated liquid handling platforms, including TECAN and Hamilton systems.
Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows utilizing Illumina platforms.
Perform wet chemistry laboratory activities including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and solution preparation.
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, notebooks, inventory records, and experimental data records.
Analyze experimental results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow, instrumentation, and process-related issues.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and laboratory personnel to improve automation workflows and laboratory efficiency.
Support method development, optimization, validation, and technology transfer activities.
Ensure laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with safety and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with 8+ years of industry experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of industry experience; OR PhD with 4+ years of industry experience.
Experience:
Hands-on laboratory experience working with DNA and RNA workflows.
Experience performing PCR reactions using automated liquid handling systems.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and programming liquid handlers, including TECAN and/or Hamilton platforms.
Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, preferably Illumina platforms.
Strong wet chemistry laboratory skills including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and basic calculations.
Experience maintaining laboratory documentation, notebooks, inventory systems, and data records.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities.
Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with analytical instrumentation such as plate readers, thermocyclers, high-throughput microscopy systems, and flow cytometers.
Experience supporting laboratory operations and workflow optimization.
Industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, genomics, diagnostics, or life sciences organizations.
Experience troubleshooting experimental and equipment-related technical issues.
Experience with method development, process optimization, validation, and method transfer activities.
Experience working in highly automated laboratory environments.