Laboratory Automation Engineer Onsite Location Cambridge Apply
Laboratory Automation Engineer(Onsite)
Location:Cambridge, Massachusetts
Interview:Phone+Skype
Job Description
Must Have List
BS in an engineering discipline (biomedical, robotics, computer science or related field) with 1-3 years' experience programming and maintaining lab automation.
2+ years of programming experience in Python or C#.
2+ years of experience automating bioassay workflows screenings or cell culture.
2+ years of experience with Cell Culture experience.
Responsibilities:
Work with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for iPSC maintenance, differentiation and maintenance of differentiated neurons
Work with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for disease modelling, target identification and therapeutic profiling
Perform lab automation operations including protocol design, run set up and break-down, error recovery, point-teaching etc.
Assist scientists with operation of automation platform, providing training and error-recovery support as needed.
Manage equipment scheduling, routine and preventative maintenance and lab consumables inventory.
Perform and record quality control tests of platform instruments such as liquid handlers, imagers, and plate readers.
Assist in maintaining data management platform.
Minimum Requirements
BS in an engineering discipline (biomedical, robotics, computer science or related field) with 1-3 years experience programming and maintaining lab automation.
or Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Physics with 2+ years of relevant automation experience
Experience with liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton Microlab Vantage/STAR, Beckman Biomek i5/i7, Tecan Fluent etc.
Experience working with service engineers to troubleshoot and maximize system uptime.
Knowledgeable in instrument qualification processes.
Fast learner, adaptable and able to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
Preferred Additional Qualifications and Experience
Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology techniques
Hands-on experience applying lab automation to support screening or stem cell related workflows
Experience with lab automation scheduling software and robotic systems such as HighRes Cellario, Hamilton's Venus
Himanshu Goswami
IT Technical Recruiter
Stellent IT Phone: 3217856032
Email: Himanshu.goswami
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