Lab Automation Intern: Build & Validate Workflows

Bayer CropScience Limited; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Lab Automation Intern in Morristown, NJ to work with scientists and engineers on digital lab capabilities. You will help integrate automated dispensing with lab computer systems, support hardware/software setup, and test workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, automation, and data analysis in a laboratory environment. A 3-month internship and progress toward an engineering degree are required, with opportunities to learn modern

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Available to complete a 3-month internship assignment.
• Interest in laboratory automation, equipment integration, robotics, process control, or digital laboratory systems.
• Basic understanding of computer-controlled equipment, sensors, communication protocols, or control systems.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of an automated dispensing machine with laboratory computer systems to enable computer-controlled dispensing of raw materials.
• Assist with hardware, software, and communication interface setup between dispensing equipment and connected computer systems.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists, engineers, IT teams, and automation partners to define user requirements, workflows, and system functionality.
• Help configure, test, and troubleshoot automated dispensing workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability in laboratory operations.
• Support documentation of system configurations, standard operating procedures, testing results, and troubleshooting guidance.
• Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with validation, safety, and compliance activities related to automated dispensing systems within a laboratory environment.
• Present project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to laboratory and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Laboratory automation understanding

Communication and collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python programming

PLC

Arduino/Raspberry Pi

Data acquisition software

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Lab Automation Intern in Morristown, NJ to work with scientists and engineers on digital lab capabilities. You will help integrate automated dispensing with lab computer systems, support hardware/software setup, and test workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, automation, and data analysis in a laboratory environment. A 3-month internship and progress toward an engineering degree are required, with opportunities to learn modern