Automation Chemist: Robotic Workflows & Synthesis

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

Job summary

Chemspeed, a Bruker company, seeks an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, program liquid handling, and work closely with customers to tailor solutions.

Expect travel up to 70% and collaboration with software engineers to enhance platforms. The role requires a BS in Chemistry and 3+ years of lab automation experience, with strong analytical instrument proficiency and programming

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years on-site lab work with instrumentation.
• Hands-on in synthesis, analytical, or formulation chemistry; proficient with analyses.
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems and HTA/HET workflows.
• Programming/scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) and data analysis.
• Strong hardware-software integration and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated chemical workflows for synthesis and analysis.
• Configure and program robotic laboratory systems.
• Collaborate with customers to translate workflows into automation solutions.
• Design and validate method development protocols.
• Support installations and customer training on automation platforms.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Stay updated on advances in chemical automation and digital lab tech.

Skills

Automation in chemistry

Laboratory programming

Technical reporting

Data analysis

Customer interaction

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

UV-Vis

IR

Robotic systems

Liquid handling

Windows

Job description

Chemspeed, a Bruker company, seeks an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes. You will configure robotic systems, program liquid handling, and work closely with customers to tailor solutions.

Expect travel up to 70% and collaboration with software engineers to enhance platforms. The role requires a BS in Chemistry and 3+ years of lab automation experience, with strong analytical instrument proficiency and programming