Science Manager (Automation)

Under the Director of Automation, the Scientific Manager of Automation will function as an individual contributor while also managing automation projects, organizing schedules, and directing the work of the Automation group in the Molecular Genetics department. This professional will ensure that goals and objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within prescribed time.

• Develops, plans, conducts and records results from complex experiments within a specific product or technology area.
• Performs laboratory experiments following defined protocols and company procedures.
• Program methods, teach labware positions, create liquid classes, and perform testing on laboratory automation (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent etc.)
• Design workflow protocols, code custom scripts, teach positions throughout system, and perform repetitive testing with collaborative robots.
• Collaborate with a development team to build a Laboratory Information Management System to interface with automation instruments.
• Reports status of assigned projects through the preparation of detailed reports and documentation that summarize experiment results. Interprets results of experiments and recommends alternative experiments.
• Works within established parameters on individual assignments, on project teams for longer-term projects and is a leader for a project team or group. Presents experimental results to supervisor or project team members and contributes ideas to improve team processes.
• Participates in technical decisions affecting product development issues. Identifies problems, investigates alternatives and recommends possible courses of action. Works with team members and other Business Unit personnel (operations, product