Laboratory Automation Engineer (WM)

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading biotechnology company in Marcq-en-Barœul is looking for an Automation Research Associate. The role involves designing and implementing automated protocols, maintaining laboratory equipment, and enhancing laboratory workflows through automation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in biology, automation, or computer science and possess experience with laboratory automation systems. Strong communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers a chance to work within an innovative and diverse environment.

Prestations

Opportunity to work in a family-owned company

Intellectual challenges

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, automation, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with laboratory automation equipment and microbiology.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated protocols.
• Collaborate with scientists to improve workflows.
• Maintain software and provide training on automation systems.

Connaissances

Laboratory automation

Microbiology

Molecular biology lab practices

Python

VB

C#

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biology / automation / computer science / biotechnology

Master's degree

Outils

Biomek Venus 6

Momentum SAMI

Description du poste

Overview

The Biofoundry. Lesaffre is establishing the first industrial Biofoundry in France. Its 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.

Job Title

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.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in biology / automation / computer science / biotechnology or a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in laboratory automation equipment and materials.
• Previous experience with microbiology and molecular biology lab practices and protocols.
• Previous experience in liquid handler software (Biomek Venus 6 etc).
• Previous experience with Integrated System Scheduling Software (Momentum SAMI etc).
• Programming experience (Python, VB, C#).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and technicians.

Additional Information :

What can Lesaffre offer you :

• We are a successful family-owned company with long-standing history where people truly matter.
• We promote a sense of fulfilment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet.
• You will experience intellectual challenges within a multi-expertise network.

At Lesaffre diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Continuous Integration, APIs, Automotive software, Test Cases, Electrical Engineering, Junit, Distributed Control Systems, Testng, Java, Test Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Selenium

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1