Automation Scientist

Automation Scientist

The Automation Scientist in Non-Clinical Drug Safety will play a critical role in driving the implementation of automated workflows to support pre-clinical studies. This is a 1-year contract position located in West Point. The role requires a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts of various biology assays related to method development and sample testing using diverse liquid handlers and laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will contribute to optimizing methods with laboratory equipment and automation and assist in sample preparation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive the design, planning, and execution of robust automation strategies to support the Non-Clinical Drug Safety group.
• Automate generic immunoassay methods using hybrid automation (Starlet & integrated robotics platform).
• Automate cell culture maintenance and cell-based assays.
• Work with multiple stakeholders and end users to troubleshoot errors, maintain, and update instruments.
• Collaborate with scientists in automation workflows and platforms to integrate all workflows efficiently.
• Manage data integrity through automated processes.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend novel and cutting-edge automation strategies.
• Work jointly with department members, IT, and cross-functional teams to implement automation workflows, support lab instrumentation and robotic platforms, and develop novel data handling and analysis workflows.

Essential Skills

• Experience with liquid handling systems.
• Experience with integrated robotic system schedulers.
• Ability to generate, evaluate, and understand scientific data generated on robotic platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automated Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech company and/or laboratory experience.
• Experience implementing novel automation workflows.
• Electro-Mechanical design/assembly skills.
• Use of electronic laboratory notebooks.

Work Environment

This is a lab-based role, requiring onsite full-time work. The position offers 10 days of PTO and 14 holidays. It is a long-term, open-ended opportunity where you will be instrumental in setting up automation of lab processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

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 Oct 22, 2025.