Automation Scientist, CIVM & Organoid Platforms

Spectraforce; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce in California's South San Francisco lab is seeking an Automation Specialist to drive automation of CIVM cultures and assays, translating manual workflows into robust automated processes using liquid handling platforms.

You will collaborate with scientists, program in Python and/or C#, maintain automation systems, and document SOPs while ensuring sterility and data integrity across translational medicine projects.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in a relevant biomedical/engineering field with solid lab background.
• Experience automating cell culture in academia, biotech or CRO environments.
• CIVMs automation experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Python and/or C# programming for automation tasks.
• Experience with automation scheduling software (e.g., GreenButtonGo, Thermo Momentum, HiRes Cellario).
• Experience integrating QC data with LIMS systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer automation of CIVM culture (organoids, spheroids) and assays.
• Translate manual workflows into automated, testable processes with programming and validation.
• Qualify and execute automated CIVM culture and assays on the integrated liquid handling system.
• Perform maintenance and dry tests to ensure readiness and sterility of platforms.
• Drive data management and analytics integration with stakeholders.
• Train team members in Python development, version control and AI tool integration.
• Document processes with SOPs and share capabilities across teams.

Skills

Python

C#

Automation

Data integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory automation

Education

PhD or MSc in Biomedical/Engineering

Relevant field degree (Biology/Pharmacology)

Tools

Hamilton

Biomek

Opentrons

BioTek washers

LIMS integration

GreenButtonGo

Thermo Momentum

HiRes Cellario

Job description

Spectraforce in California's South San Francisco lab is seeking an Automation Specialist to drive automation of CIVM cultures and assays, translating manual workflows into robust automated processes using liquid handling platforms.

You will collaborate with scientists, program in Python and/or C#, maintain automation systems, and document SOPs while ensuring sterility and data integrity across translational medicine projects.