Biologics Automation Scientist (Hybrid)

AstraZeneca; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist / Automation Engineer to advance high-throughput biologics automation. You will design, implement, and troubleshoot automated workflows for expression, purification, and characterization of antibody therapeutics.

The role combines bench science with automation, requiring hands-on lab skills and expertise with automation platforms (Hamilton, TECAN, PerkinElmer). Collaborative work with software and data teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bench-based lab work and automation experience
• Experience creating and troubleshooting complex robotic methods
• Hands-on molecular biology techniques (cloning, transduction)
• Automation platforms: Hamilton, TECAN, PerkinElmer
• High-throughput analytics: plate readers, flow cytometers
• Knowledge of integration software: Green Button Go, Cellario, Momentum
• Ability to translate workflows into scalable automated solutions
• Strong drive for learning and independent problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize end-to-end automation platforms for HTPS biology workflows
• Support high-throughput expression, purification, and characterization
• Serve as on-site automation expert collaborating with global teams
• Build and expand lab automation capabilities and integrations
• Translate scientific workflows into robust automated solutions

Skills

Bench science

Automation expertise

Molecular biology

Automation workflows

Lab automation

Python/C#

Independent work

Communication

Education

BS with 5+ years

MS with 3+ years

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Hamilton

TECAN

PerkinElmer

Green Button Go

Cellario

Momentum

Lynx

Biom ek

EVOware

WinPREP

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist / Automation Engineer to advance high-throughput biologics automation. You will design, implement, and troubleshoot automated workflows for expression, purification, and characterization of antibody therapeutics.

The role combines bench science with automation, requiring hands-on lab skills and expertise with automation platforms (Hamilton, TECAN, PerkinElmer). Collaborative work with software and data teams is essential.