Hybrid Bench Scientist Automation Engineer

Socket.dev; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Scientist / Automation Engineer to advance our high-throughput production and screening for antibody therapeutics. The role combines bench science with automation design to deliver integrated, scalable workflows on a microgram-to-milligram scale.

The candidate will work with a global automation team, supporting on-site implementation and optimization, while delivering robust automated solutions across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• MS with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Scientist / Automation Engineer to enhance HTPS biologics capability.
• Candidate will apply bench science and automation to design and troubleshoot automated workflows.
• Support experimental execution and automation development.
• Develop and optimize integrated end-to-end automation platforms.
• Support high-throughput expression, purification, and characterization of antibody therapeutics.
• Serve as on-site expert in scientific automation working with global teams.
• Build and expand lab automation capabilities.
• Guide complex workflows and automate key processes.
• Collaborate with scientists, data engineers and software developers.
• Improve throughput, precision and scalability of lab workflows.
• Translate scientific workflows into scalable automation solutions.

Skills

Bench science

Automation expertise

Molecular biology techniques

Cloning/transfection

Education

BS with 5+ years

MS with 3+ years

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Hamilton

TECAN

PerkinElmer

Lynx

Biomek

EVOware

WinPREP

Green Button Go

Momentum

Cellario

Job description

About the Site

OurKendall Squaresite inCambridge, MAis part of AstraZeneca’s vibrant R&D community and brings together world-class scientific talent, innovative technologies, and collaborative ways of working to discover and develop life-changing medicines for patients around the world. Located in one of the world’s leading biotechnology hubs, the site is designed to foster cross-functional teamwork, scientific innovation, and operational excellence.

• Work environment: Modern, activity-based workspaces that support a variety of working styles


• Collaboration: Strong partnership across scientific and technical teams


• Location advantage: Based in a leading global biotechnology hub

Summary of the Group

Biologics Engineering (BE)is a large global organization with teams inGaithersburg, MDandCambridge, UK, responsible for the discovery and optimization of next-generation biologics to create biological drug candidates across key therapeutic areas.

• Therapeutic areas includeoncology, respiratory and inflammation, and cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases


• Mission: Expand our capabilities to support global responsibilities and develop innovative biologics discovery platforms and novel drug modalities


• Focus: Address unmet medical needs through scientific innovation

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Scientist / Automation Engineerto enhance our High Throughput Production & Screening (HTPS)biologics capability.


• This role is intended for a candidate with expertise in bothhands-on laboratory scienceandlaboratory automation, who can apply scientific understanding to the design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of automated workflows.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in a dynamic group responsible for developing integrated end-to-end automation platforms to support high-throughput expression, purification, and full characterization of antibody therapeutics on a microgram-to-milligram scale.

• Combine bench science and automation expertiseto support experimental execution and automated laboratory process development


• Develop and optimizeintegrated end-to-end automation platforms


• Supporthigh-throughput expression, purification, and characterization workflows for antibody therapeutics


• Serve as an on-site expertin scientific automation while partnering with a global automation team inGaithersburg, MDandCambridge, UK


• Build and expandlab automation capabilities


• Guide the developmentof complex workflows and automate key laboratory processes


• Provide technical expertisewithin a global team of automation engineers


• Collaboratewith scientists, data engineers, and software developers


• Enhance laboratory throughput, precision, and scalabilitythrough practical automated solutions


• Translate scientific workflowsinto robust, scalable automation approaches

Education & Experience Requirements

• BSwith5+ yearsof relevant experience


• MSwith3+ yearsof relevant experience


• PhDwith relevant experience

Relevant disciplines include

• Scientific disciplines:biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields


• Engineering disciplines:chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields


• Computational disciplines:computer scienceor related fields

Required Skills

• Bench science and automation experience: Demonstrated experience in bothbench-based laboratory scienceandlaboratory automation


• Automation expertise: Proven track record of creating, modifying, and troubleshooting complex scientific standalone robotic methods and integrated automation systems


• Molecular and cell biology techniques: Hands-on experience with cloning, transfection, and transduction methods


• Automation platforms: Advanced knowledge of Hamilton, TECAN, and PerkinElmer


• High-throughput analytical tools: Experience with plate readers and flow cytometers


• Enabling automation tools: Experience with plate sealers/peelers and automated barcode readers


• Integration software: Experience with Green Button Go, Cellario, and Momentum


• Workflow translation: Ability to understand scientific workflows and convert them into efficient, reliable, and scalable automated solutions


• Continuous learning: Proven track record of consistently developing new skills and knowledge while strengthening existing capabilities


• Independence: Demonstrated ability to work independently and identify opportunities for self-development


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Science-driven team experience: Experience contributing to a science-driven team


• Additional automation platforms: Experience with Lynx, Biomek, EVOware, or WinPREP


• Programming or software skills: Experience with Green Button Go, Momentum, or Cellario, or programming languages such as PythonorC#


• Bench scientist background: Familiarity with bioprocess developmentand experience working as a bench scientist


• Leadership: Experience inline management


• Global collaboration: Experience working in a global team

At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. With one of the broadest and deepest Immunology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs. Our collaborative environment empowers us to take smart risks, challenge the norm, and learn from failures. We are united in our vision to makebold moves that truly improve patient outcomes.

Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference for patients around the world!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $116,284.00 - $174,426.00. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coveragein accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

18-Sep-2026

Closing Date

02-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.