Lead Lab Automation Scientist for Genomics & High-Throughput

Wellcome Sanger Institute

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation Specialist on a fixed‑term contract to lead automated workflows and scalable solutions. You will guide complex projects from concept to validation, partnering with scientists, software developers and external partners to deliver robust, high‑throughput capabilities.

Applicants should have extensive experience with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, Beckman) and a strong track record in

Qualifications

Extensive hands‑on laboratory automation experience with automated liquid handling.
Experience turning complex scientific requirements into scalable automation workflows.
Ability to design, validate and implement high‑throughput laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from concept through validation and implementation.
Develop methods on automation platforms and translate protocols into robust workflows.
Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies with LIMS and other systems.
Mentor colleagues and collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation.

Tools

Hamilton

Agilent Bravo

Tecan

Beckman

LIMS integration

NGS library prep automation

Job description

Applicants should have extensive experience with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, Beckman) and a strong track record in

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