Lab Automation Scientist

Lab Automation Scientist focuses on develop, and validate automated workflows for key assays, processes and screening campaigns mostly on liquid handlers i the field on cell culture process development and analytics.

What the role involves

• Develop, and validate automated workflows for key assays, processes and screening campaigns mostly on liquid handlers I the field on cell culture process development and analytics.
• Maintain lab automation platforms in addition to troubleshooting equipment failures and coordinating with vendors for maintenance and service.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand their challenges and needs, and to propose or implement appropriat.
• Supporting scale-up and tech transfer of automated workflows to operational areas or QC environments outside of R&D when needed.
• Supervise the installation, validation, and qualification of equipment to ensure performance meets standards.
• Participate in required Lonza training programs.

Skills and requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with experience in lab automation within the biotech/pharma industry.
• Experience writing or editing automation scripts (e.g., VENUS, EVOware, Python- or Java-based APIs).
• Familiarity with assay development and optimisation in an R&D or high-throughput environment.
• Understanding of data flow, integration, and digital lab systems (e.g., LIMS, ELN).

Confirmed role details

• Support of laboratory automation systems across our biopharma R&D and development workflows.
• We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Automation Scientist to drive the implementation, optimisation.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location.