Laboratory Automation Scientist: Automate Breakthrough Workflows

Johnson & Johnson; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Spring House, PA is seeking a Laboratory Automation Scientist who will bridge scientists and automated workcells, translating assay steps, sample formats, and data outputs into executable automation workflows.

You will design, configure, troubleshoot, and improve automated lab workflows, own method behavior and run readiness, and collaborate with automation engineers to ensure robust, reproducible results.

Qualifications

• Translating manual workflows into automated methods and workcell configurations.
• Configuring methods on liquid handlers and integrated workcells.
• Authoring SOPs, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Troubleshooting automation performance and data quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Translate assay steps into executable automated methods and worklists.
• Configure methods on liquid handlers and workcells.
• Design deck layouts, method logic, and run readiness checks.
• Write SOPs, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support automation projects and vendor evaluations.
• Collaborate with IT/data teams on ELN/LIMS data and traceability.

Skills

Design and Deploy

Method configuration

Documentation and SOPs

Tools

ELN

LIMS

Barcode scanners

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Spring House, PA is seeking a Laboratory Automation Scientist who will bridge scientists and automated workcells, translating assay steps, sample formats, and data outputs into executable automation workflows.

You will design, configure, troubleshoot, and improve automated lab workflows, own method behavior and run readiness, and collaborate with automation engineers to ensure robust, reproducible results.