Laboratory Automation Engineer (W/M)

Lesaffre; France; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in France is seeking an Automation Research Associate to design and implement automated protocols and collaborate with scientists to enhance laboratory workflows. The role involves maintaining software systems and providing technical support for automation equipment. Candidates should have experience in laboratory automation and proficiency in relevant programming languages. Join this innovative team that merges technology with biological applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing automated laboratory protocols.
• Proficiency in programming languages for automation software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated protocols for laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with scientists to improve laboratory workflows.
• Create software for automation systems.

Skills

Automated protocols design

Collaboration with scientists

Software development for automation

Technical support delivery

Equipment maintenance

Job description

The Biofoundry. Lesaffre is establishing the first industrial Biofoundry in France. It’s gathering an international team of motivated, risk-taking scientists and engineers to merge biology, engineering, automation, and computer science to improve microorganism engineering, screening, and selection for a wide portfolio of industrial biotechnology applications (baking, brewing, bioethanol, flavors and fragrances, food and feed, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals).

The Automation team. As a transversal support team, our mission is to automate, integrate and develop solutions to accelerate the innovation.

In the context of a new position, we are looking for an Automation Research Associate.

Your main mission will be :

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot automated protocols using laboratory automation equipment, including but not limited to liquid handling systems, robotics, and microplate readers.
• Collaborate with scientists and technicians to identify bottlenecks in existing laboratory workflows and improve them through automation.
• Create and maintain software for laboratory automation systems using various programming languages.
• Deliver training and technical support to laboratory staff on the use of automation equipment and software.
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs on laboratory equipment, including calibrations and quality controls as needed to ensure consistent and reliable performance.
• Coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and installations for different devices with internal and external engineers.
• Stay up to date with evolving laboratory automation technologies and advise management on trends and potential applications.
• Report to management, and perform presentations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.