Automation Chemist - Synthesis & High-Throughput Robotics

Bruker; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

holidays

Job summary

Chemspeed, a Bruker company, is seeking an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated chemical workflows and to configure robotic laboratory systems across synthesis and analytical tasks. The role supports customer engagements, method development, and on-site demonstrations in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with software and engineering teams to improve automation platforms, travel up to 75% and work across multiple life-science and materials research

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of on-site lab work involving industry and scientific instrumentation.
• Proficiency in analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR) and sample preparation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems and robotic platforms; familiarity with high-throughput workflows.
• Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) and data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated chemical workflows for synthesis, formulation, and analytical processes.
• Configure and program robotic laboratory systems (liquid handling, solid dispensing, reaction modules).
• Collaborate with customers to understand workflows and translate them into automation solutions.
• Design and execute method development and validation protocols.
• Support system installations and demonstrations, including customer-specific applications.
• Work closely with software developers and engineers to refine automation platforms and features.
• Analyze experimental data and provide insights to improve efficiency and reproducibility.

Skills

Python scripting

Analytical instrumentation

Laboratory automation

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

UV-Vis

IR

Job description

Chemspeed, a Bruker company, is seeking an Automation Chemist to develop and optimize automated chemical workflows and to configure robotic laboratory systems across synthesis and analytical tasks. The role supports customer engagements, method development, and on-site demonstrations in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with software and engineering teams to improve automation platforms, travel up to 75% and work across multiple life-science and materials research