On-Site Lab Automation Engineer – Cambridge

Zifo; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Zifo is seeking a Lab Automation Engineer to deliver technical automation services at client sites in Cambridge, MA. You will install, operate, maintain, QC, troubleshoot, and train users on automated instruments and systems.

Responsibilities include configuring in-lab automation software, running test scripts, developing simple programming in Python/Java/C#, and collaborating with discovery, engineering and biology teams to improve research efficiency while ensuring compliance with client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong science/engineering background.
• 5+ years in biotech/pharma automation or lab services.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for laboratory automation environments.
• Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments and automation systems.
• Configure in-lab automation software and train users.
• Develop and run unit tests and simple scripts for automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve research efficiency.

Skills

Lab safety practices

Liquid handler scripting

Python/Java/C# scripting

Robotic systems scheduling

Cellario/GBG familiarity

Titian Mosaic experience

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting complex instruments

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in computer science, life science or equivalent

5+ years of relevant technical experience

Experience with scientific instrumentation (preferred)

Tools

Hi-Res BioSolutions Cellario

Biosero Green Button Go

Titian Mosaic

Automated instruments (Hamilton/Echo/Tecan)

Job description

Zifo is seeking a Lab Automation Engineer to deliver technical automation services at client sites in Cambridge, MA. You will install, operate, maintain, QC, troubleshoot, and train users on automated instruments and systems.

Responsibilities include configuring in-lab automation software, running test scripts, developing simple programming in Python/Java/C#, and collaborating with discovery, engineering and biology teams to improve research efficiency while ensuring compliance with client