Automation Technician

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific solutions is seeking an Automation Technician in Cambridge. The role involves servicing and maintaining Laboratory Automation systems, training staff, and supporting operational needs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant scientific or engineering degree and experience in laboratory automation.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience operating and servicing Laboratory Automation systems from various vendors.
• Knowledge of coding languages (C#, Python) is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain Laboratory Automation systems from various vendors.
• Support scientific staff with SOPs and train on basic maintenance.
• Work evening shifts from 16:00 to 00:00 Monday to Friday.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Coding (C#, Python)

Education

Degree in relevant Scientific or Engineering discipline

Job description

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Our client is a global provider of scientific solutions, helping laboratories around the world enable advancements in many areas such as pharmaceutical, food, environmental and healthcare. They are currently expanding their Automation capabilities and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Automation Technician to join their team in Cambridge.

In this role you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining Laboratory Automation systems from a range of vendors (TECAN, Agilent, TFS, HighRes, Beckman, etc), ensuring prompt, flexible and customer focused support. You will support scientific staff in preparing SOPs, manuals and user guides for the automation system and train them on basic maintenance.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Degree in relevant Scientific or Engineering discipline (MSc, BSc, HND, etc)
• Previous experience operating, troubleshooting & servicing Laboratory Automation systems from a range of instrument vendors (Tecan, Beckman Coulter, HighRes, ThermoFisher, Agilent)
• Knowledge of coding languages would be highly beneficial (C# & Python preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team

This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their instrument knowledge and technical expertise, working with a company that will invest in your potential & learning. For your work you will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration and opportunities to develop your career and instrument knowledge.

Please be aware in this position you will be working the evening shift (16:00-00:00) Monday to Friday.

Apply now to VRS to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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