Frontline Lab Automation Engineer

AstraZeneca GmbH; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lab IT On-Site Support Engineer to bridge IT and laboratory teams, delivering automation and data workflows, supporting ELN and LIMS, and ensuring compliant, reliable solutions. You will collaborate with scientists, Facilities, and IT to drive measurable improvements in lab productivity.

You will embed with lab teams, translate user needs into technical requirements, and manage the full lifecycle from discovery to deployment, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical/business degree preferred.
• Experience in technical lab engineering or automation is desirable.
• Familiarity with lab data platforms and enterprise systems such as ELN/LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site IT support for laboratory systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists and IT teams to implement automations.
• Support incident, change, and knowledge management for lab techs.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across solutions.
• Document configurations and maintain CMDB records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical or business degree preferred

Tools

ELN

LIMS

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lab IT On-Site Support Engineer to bridge IT and laboratory teams, delivering automation and data workflows, supporting ELN and LIMS, and ensuring compliant, reliable solutions. You will collaborate with scientists, Facilities, and IT to drive measurable improvements in lab productivity.

You will embed with lab teams, translate user needs into technical requirements, and manage the full lifecycle from discovery to deployment, while maintaining