Application scientist, Research Scientist

Pay: $47
Duration: 1 yr
Job Title: Automation Application Specialist

• We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Specialist.
• In this role, the successful candidate will work on-site at clients' locations to provide support, responsiveness, and knowledge tailored to the customized specifications of the clients' users.
• The Automation Specialist will conduct crucial experiments to advance laboratory operations, utilizing the clients' existing lab processes and facilities to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality results within established timelines.
• The ability to operate automated systems and associated instrumentation and execute cell-based and biochemical assays (luminescence, fluorescence, Alpha Screen, imaging, etc.) is required.

• Leverage integrated assay automation platform to execute medium-high-throughput cell-based screens and assays in collaboration with therapeutic area and functional area scientists.
• Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms to support best practices and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation.
• Assist with programming the automated platform for assay protocol development.
• Act as the 'first-responder' for troubleshooting and error recovery.
• Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures.
• Demonstrate flexibility in accommodating rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage laboratory inventories.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support equipment maintenance and establish strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations.
• Interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 2 years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support OR Associate degree with 5+ years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support.
• Experience with equipment such as Tecan Fluent, Combi, Blue Washer, Cytomat, Liconic, WDII, Plate Loc, Xpeel, Cytation, Pherastar, Vspin, Echo.