Field Automation Scientist, US Midwest

Unchained Labs; Midwest (WY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefit programs

Job summary

Unchained Labs is seeking a Field Automation Scientist based in the Midwest to commission and optimize laboratory automation workflow solutions. This role involves supporting high-end lab automation equipment and fostering customer relationships to enhance workflow automation.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in lab automation, programming skills, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. The position offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, along with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with complex lab automation equipment.
• Familiarity with Junior or Big Kahuna workflow solutions is a plus.
• Ability to inspire communication about automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and training of lab automation systems.
• Communicate with customers during system commissioning.
• Provide on-site and remote support for scientific applications.

Skills

Customer success commitment

Technical support for lab automation

Programming experience (Python)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage flexible travel

Knowledge of lab practices

Job description

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem‑tackling products that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day. That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it. Our tribe is different. We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure. We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes. We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

Job

We are seeking a top‑notch, US‑based (Midwest) Field Automation Scientist to commission state‑of‑the‑art laboratory automation workflow solutions and optimize customer applications for the West Coast. This role involves adeptly supporting Stuntman, Big Kahuna, Junior, Big Tuna and integrated 3rd‑party lab automation equipment while building strong relationships with customers. You will enable customers to meet their workflow automation goals thereby making an oversized impact on customer and Unchained Labs success and accelerating customer development in high throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, integration testing, site acceptance testing, and customer training of custom lab automation systems
• Expertly communicate with customers throughout complex system commissioning and support cases
• Work hand‑in‑hand with customers and internal teams to ramp‑up customer applications on newly installed integrated automation systems
• Be a go‑to expert on automation software, customer protocols, and system‑level troubleshooting
• Provide on‑site and remote support, solving tough problems for customers working in a wide range of scientific fields
• Be a customer advocate – provide feedback and field perspective to make us better
• Timely documentation of issues and solutions using Salesforce CRM
• Travel to customer sites within the US and Canada and occasionally internationally (travel ~50%)

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to customer success
• Proven hands‑on applications, service, or technical support experience for complex lab automation equipment; familiarity with Junior or Big Kahuna workflow solutions is a huge plus
• Experience with a contemporary programming language (such as Python) is needed
• Must be knowledgeable in general lab practices and always learning new science
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire others about automation possibilities
• Comfortable with a dynamic work environment and schedule, including working on multiple projects and application areas in a day and managing flexible travel plans
• Gritty, confident, and cool under pressure
• Self‑driven and solutions‑oriented to thrive in an environment of high‑performance expectations
• Location preferred – US, Midwest

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $120,000 - $140,000. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual base salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. This role is also eligible for our bonus program and comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.

EEO Statement

As set forth in Unchained Labs’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you belong to a protected veteran status, please indicate that in the application; we celebrate the diverse talents and experiences of all veterans.