Automation Engineer

The Fountain Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to enhance clinical vaccine assays through innovative automation solutions. This role involves setting up and operating advanced laboratory automation systems, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering, integration, and robotics, with experience in liquid handling and commercial laboratory software. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will directly impact scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, engineering, and technical expertise in integration and robotics.
• Ability to write and optimize liquid handling protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation and operational support for clinical vaccine assays.
• Setup and operate laboratory automation systems.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Liquid Handling

Robotics

Process Optimization

Troubleshooting

Programming (VB, Python, C#, LabVIEW)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Biomek

Hamilton

Tecan

Green Button Go

Cellario

Beckman

Labcyte

Brooks

Job description

Automation Engineer located in Spring House, PA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• The Data Science, Automation and Translational Analytics (DATA) group is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide excellent automation and operational support to our scientific partners for clinical vaccine assays.
• Specifically, the selected individual will be responsible for the setup and operation of state-of-the-art, end-to-end laboratory automation systems.
• This individual will provide high-level automation and engineering support, troubleshooting, and assist in the design and fabrication of components to support the clinical research environment.
• Perform Liquid Handling / Automation Integration, team interface, project support, and process optimization.
• Programming and integration of work laboratory instrumentation from vendors such as Beckman Coulter, Hamilton, Tecan, Bico, Biotek, Azenta, etc.
• Ability to write and optimize liquid handling protocols on Biomek/Hamilton/Tecan as well as perform liquid class validation.
• Utilize vendors to support and service equipment to minimize downtime.
• Responsible for operations, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic platforms.
• Seek to continuously improve processes, systems, and overall client satisfaction.
• Provide direction/information to vendors, suppliers, facilities staff, and service providers as required ensuring excellent coordination/execution of work within the client environment with minimal disruption, as needed.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, with experience in automation, engineering, and technical expertise in the areas of integration, robotics, liquid handling, software, and electro-mechanical solutions, and must be able to apply this expertise to continuously improve the organization's technical competency and output.
• Experience with commercial laboratory software and equipment – (Green Button Go, Cellario, Beckman, Labcyte, Tecan, Hamilton, Brooks).
• Microsoft programming languages (VB, Python, C#, LabVIEW or equivalent) is a plus!

Technical Information:

• Pay: $40-50 hourly, depending on experience level
• Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
• 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent