Principal Scientist, Lab Automation & Data Systems

GSK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist for their RTech Automation team in Stevenage. The role is pivotal in integrating automation technologies within scientific workflows, emphasizing network administration and technical expertise. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience with automation systems, and proficient in Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid work model, contributing to impactful healthcare advancements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Pension plan

Shares and savings programme

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field with significant practical experience in IT/OT roles.
• Experience with network and cyber security principles in lab automation settings.
• Proficiency in operating systems, cloud platforms, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy lab-in-a-loop systems ensuring data flow and interoperability.
• Oversee network infrastructure for lab automation platforms.
• Act as the main technical contact between research scientists and automation engineers.

Skills

Automation system expertise

Network administration

Technical documentation

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

GCP

Azure

Oracle

Job description

A global healthcare leader is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist for their RTech Automation team in Stevenage. The role is pivotal in integrating automation technologies within scientific workflows, emphasizing network administration and technical expertise. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience with automation systems, and proficient in Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a hybrid work model, contributing to impactful healthcare advancements.