Automation Scientist

Automation Scientist In Non-Clinical Drug Safety

Automation Scientist in Non-Clinical Drug Safety will drive implementation of automated workflows to support pre-clinical studies. The individual should have knowledge of the principles and concepts of various biology assays as it pertains to method development and sample testing using various liquid handlers and laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will provide input into experiments to optimize methods with laboratory equipment and automation and sample preparation as needed.

The responsibilities of the Scientist will be to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to operate automated laboratory equipment and systems to support various Non-Clinical Drug Safety assays. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of laboratory equipment impacting procedures supporting in vitro assay and model characterization efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive the design, planning, and execution of robust automation strategies to support the NDS group in West Point:
• Automation of generic immunoassay methods using hybrid automation (Hamilton Starlet & integrated robotics platform)
• Automation of cell culture maintenance & cell-based assays
• Work with multiple stakeholders and end users to troubleshoot errors, maintain, and update instruments
• Train scientists in automation workflows & platforms
• Map and integrate all the workflows for efficient use of automation and space
• Manage data integrity through automated processes
• Collaborate to identify, evaluate, and recommend novel and cutting-edge automation strategies
• Work jointly with department members, IT, and across functional teams to implement automation workflows, support lab instrumentation and robotic platforms, and develop novel data handling and analysis workflows

Skills:

cell culture, immunoassay, automation

Top Skills Details:

cell culture,immunoassay,automation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automated Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent with scientific expertise with laboratory equipment in the development and execution of bioanalytical assays

Required Experience and Skills:

Experience with liquid handling systems (e.g. Beckman, Hamilton)

Experience with integrated robotic system schedulers (e.g. Biosero)

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to generate, evaluate and understand scientific data generated on robotic platforms

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience working in pharmaceutical or biotech company and/or laboratory experience

Experience implementing novel automation workflows

Electro-Mechanical design/assembly skills

Use of electronic laboratory notebooks

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lansdale,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.