Automation Chemist: High-Throughput Lab Automation & Travel

Bruker; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker Chemspeed seeks an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated chemical workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, collaborate with customers, and drive method development and validation in a Northeast US region.

The role requires 3+ years of on-site lab experience with instrumentation, strong hands-on lab and automation skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 70% may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Chemistry and 3+ years of on-site lab work with instrumentation.
• Experience with reaction setup, purification, and characterization techniques.
• Proficiency with analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR).
• Hands-on automation and robotics experience, plus HTE workflows and lab software integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated chemical workflows for synthesis, formulation and analysis.
• Configure and program robotic lab systems (liquid handling, reaction modules).
• Collaborate with customers to translate workflows into automation solutions.
• Design and execute method development and validation protocols.
• Support system installations and customer demonstrations.
• Work with software engineers to refine automation platforms and features.
• Analyze experimental data and provide insights to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on-site and remotely.
• Create technical documentation and training materials.
• Train customers and internal teams on workflows and best practices.
• Stay current with advances in chemical automation and digital lab tech.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Automation & robotics

Programming (Python, MATLAB)

Data analysis (Excel, Python, JMP)

System integration

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

UV-Vis

IR

Automation software

APIs

Job description

Bruker Chemspeed seeks an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated chemical workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, collaborate with customers, and drive method development and validation in a Northeast US region.

The role requires 3+ years of on-site lab experience with instrumentation, strong hands-on lab and automation skills, and excellent communication. Travel up to 70% may be required.