Head of High-Throughput Screening & Automation

Proclinical Staffing; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing in Newark, CA seeks a Director of Screening & Automation to build and lead a new function advancing a growing drug-discovery pipeline. You will recruit, mentor, and manage a team while shaping automation strategies and high-throughput screening platforms.

The role requires a PhD and 10+ years in biotech/pharma, with deep expertise in HTS, assay development, and data management. A collaborative, leadership-driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• PhD required in biology/related field.
• 10+ years in biotech/pharma drug discovery.
• Leadership in scientific teams and projects.
• Expertise in HTS, automation, and assay development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead HTS and automation strategy.
• Oversee assay development and platform optimization.
• Manage external vendors and CRO collaborations.
• Mentor scientists and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-throughput screening

Laboratory automation

Assay development

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering

Tools

Liquid handling platforms

Robotic systems

LIMS

Acoustic liquid handling

Job description

Proclinical Staffing in Newark, CA seeks a Director of Screening & Automation to build and lead a new function advancing a growing drug-discovery pipeline. You will recruit, mentor, and manage a team while shaping automation strategies and high-throughput screening platforms.

The role requires a PhD and 10+ years in biotech/pharma, with deep expertise in HTS, assay development, and data management. A collaborative, leadership-driven environment awaits.