Automation Chemist: Robotic Lab Workflows & Synthesis

UNAVAILABLE; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics is seeking an Automation Chemist in the Northeast region to develop automated workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, collaborate with customers, and drive method development and validation.

You’ll work with software developers and engineers to refine platforms, analyze data, and train customers. The role requires up to 70% travel and on-site laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years on-site lab work with instrumentation.
• Experience with chemical automation and robotics workflows.
• Proficient in analytical instrumentation and data handling.
• Strong English communication and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytics.
• Configure and program robotic laboratory systems (liquid handling, reaction modules).
• Collaborate with customers to translate workflows into automation solutions.
• Design and validate method development protocols.
• Support system installations, provide demonstrations, and generate training materials.
• Work with software engineers to refine automation platforms and features.
• Analyze data and improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Travel up to 70% domestically.

Skills

Chemistry lab work

Automation robotics

Python scripting

Analytical data analysis

Instrumentation knowledge

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

UV-Vis

IR spectroscopy

Robotic systems

Job description

Bruker Daltonics is seeking an Automation Chemist in the Northeast region to develop automated workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, collaborate with customers, and drive method development and validation.

You’ll work with software developers and engineers to refine platforms, analyze data, and train customers. The role requires up to 70% travel and on-site laboratory work.