Liquid Handling (Hamilton) Automation Engineer- Biotech and Pharma
Company: Randstad USA
Location: Boston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Position Description:We are seeking a highly motivated candidate
to join our Automation Engineer (Liquid Handler) team within a Top
10 BioPharma industry leader. This will be a hands-on, impactful
position reporting to the Sr. Principal Automation Engineer. You
will support scientist by improving existing processes and
automating manual lab processes. You will work in a team
environment with other Automation Engineers to design an implement
liquid handler method. Additionally, you will be responsible to
assure the operational functionality of the instruments as
according to manufacturer's specifications. You will be a key
individual for critical automation support for high-throughput
screening, assay development, sample management, and lab automated
solutions. This is a hybrid role - remote programming from home
with on-site wet tests required. May need to travel to two site
locations-Cambridge, MA and Norwood, MAJob Description
- Develop and optimize new liquid handler protocols for the
screening and high-throughput assay platforms, specifically using
Hamilton Venus.
- Assist scientists with operation of automation platforms.
- Provide error-recovery support as needed.
- Partner with business partners for requirements and issue
tracking.
- Track/record problems with the systems for proper
troubleshooting.
- Explore and evaluate modern technologies in automation, liquid
handling, sample analysis, etc.
- Train users on new methods and protocols of system
functionality Capabilities to automate analytical processes using
Hamilton or other platforms
- Educate users about lab automation instruments and their
capabilities
- Coordinate with internal and external groups to identify
appropriate solutions to improve analytical testing capacity and
efficiencyCritical Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with HT liquid handling system operation,
troubleshooting, and maintenance
- With training, have the ability to successfully automate manual
lab processes
- Initiative, independence, and the ability to execute lab work
under minimal supervision
- The successful candidate will have an analytical mindset,
creative problem-solving skills, and be methodical and
organized
- Ability to communicate at various levels within the
organization as well as with external vendors
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise with
liquid handling equipment.Basic Qualifications
- Requires a BS in biology/engineering/biotechnology
- Minimum experience required of 2+ years in industry, preferably
in a setting with lab automation Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers strongly
preferred.
- Experience and skills in creating, modifying, and
troubleshooting robotics/automation scripts.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools for version control
(Bitbucket) and issue management (Jira)
- Experience with Tecan, Hudson, High-Res, Echo desiredWorking
Environment
- This is a hybrid role - remote programming from home with
on-site wet tests required
- May need to travel to two site locations-Cambridge, MA and
Norwood, MA
- Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in
compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous
waste regulations. Duties may include Identifying, handling,
generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling
Keywords: Randstad USA, Boston , Liquid Handling (Hamilton) Automation Engineer- Biotech and Pharma, Engineering , Boston, Massachusetts
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