Senior Scientist - Lab Automation - Purification Process Development

Role Summary

Senior Scientist specializing in laboratory automation for Purification Process Development. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automation systems; integrate robotics and automated liquid handling into purification workflows; develop automated data acquisition and analysis capabilities; mentor junior scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of laboratory automation systems for the purification process development group.
• Spearhead the integration of robotics and automated liquid handling systems into purification workflows.
• Implement automated data acquisition and analysis systems for automated purification platforms.
• Maintain and improve high-throughput purification process development workflows.
• Collaborate within the function and with cross-functional teams to implement lab automation solutions.
• Develop purification process development knowledge and contribute to pipeline projects.
• Mentor junior scientists in laboratory automation techniques and applications.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields; or MS with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or BS with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Required: Ability to work as part of a diverse cross-functional team.
• Required: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Required: Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Required: High level of scientific curiosity and an innovation mindset.
• Preferred: Experience with robotics and/or automation in a laboratory setting.
• Preferred: Proficiency in programming languages relevant to robotic systems, laboratory automation, or data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Preferred: Experience integrating robotic systems with analytical instrumentation.

Skills

• Laboratory automation design and implementation
• Robotics integration and automated liquid handling
• Automated data acquisition and analysis
• High-throughput workflow optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer
• Programming for automation and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)

Education

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
• Alternatively: MS with 4+ years or BS with 6+ years of relevant experience