Lab Automation Specialist

Russell Tobin; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a top biotechnology organization in the South San Francisco area to hire a Lab Automation Specialist. This 12-month onsite contract in CA offers a $50–$55.50/hour pay range and a 40-hour work week.

You will develop automated workflows for organoids, spheroids, iPSC models, and other complex in vitro systems, translating manual processes into automated protocols and maintaining automation equipment.

Qualifications

• PhD with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor's/Master's degree with 4-6 years in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Hands-on experience automating cell culture workflows in academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.
• Experience with automation and/or implementation of CIVMs is a plus.
• Experience with liquid handling systems, laboratory automation, and Python and/or C# programming.
• Experience operating, programming, and integrating automation instrumentation and peripherals including liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Biomek, Opentron, BioTek washers), automated incubators, centrifuges, analyzers, and imagers.
• Track record of translating hands-on cell culture work into automated protocols
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lab Automation Specialist will support the Complex in vitro Systems (CiS) Laboratory by developing, implementing, and optimizing automated workflows for cell culture and assays involving organoids, spheroids, iPSC models, and other complex in vitro models.
• Translate manual cell culture and assay processes into automated workflows, including programming, testing, qualification, and execution.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain liquid handling platforms, automated incubators, and other laboratory automation systems.
• Integrate data management, analysis pipelines, and QC data with laboratory systems.
• Develop and support Python-based workflows and automation solutions.
• Perform cellular assays, maintain SOPs, and document procedures and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to improve laboratory automation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C# programming

Education

PhD or 4-6 years in relevant field

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant field

Tools

Hamilton

Biomek

Opentrons

BioTek washers

LIMS integration

Job description

Lab Automation Specialist

Russell Tobin is partnering with a top biotechnology organization to identify a Lab Automation Specialist for an opportunity near South San Francisco, CA.

Important Details:

• 12-month contract with the possibility to extend
• South San Francisco, CA - Fully Onsite
• Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
• Pay range: $50-55.50/HR, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Lab Automation Specialist will support the Complex in vitro Systems (CiS) Laboratory by developing, implementing, and optimizing automated workflows for cell culture and assays involving organoids, spheroids, iPSC models, and other complex in vitro models.
• Translate manual cell culture and assay processes into automated workflows, including programming, testing, qualification, and execution.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain liquid handling platforms, automated incubators, and other laboratory automation systems.
• Integrate data management, analysis pipelines, and QC data with laboratory systems.
• Develop and support Python-based workflows and automation solutions.
• Perform cellular assays, maintain SOPs, and document procedures and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to improve laboratory automation capabilities.

Must have qualifications:

• PhD with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor's/Master's degree with 4-6 years of experience in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Hands-on experience automating cell culture workflows in academia, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.
• Experience with automation and/or implementation of CIVMs is a plus.
• Experience with liquid handling systems, laboratory automation, and Python and/or C# programming.
• Experience operating, programming, and integrating automation instrumentation and peripherals including but not limited to liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Biomek, Opentron, BioTek washers), automated incubators, centrifuges, analyzers, and imagers.
• Track record of translating hands-on cell culture work into automated protocols
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands on experience with primary cell cultures in 3D is a plus (could be organoids, layered cultures, or spheroid work)
• Experience with automation scheduling software (Green Button Go, Thermo Momentum, or Cellario), and LIMS integration.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Accommodations

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