Laboratory Automation Scientist - Hybrid & Data-Driven

Biopharma Careers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Laboratory Automation Scientist to bridge scientists and automated workcells at Spring House, PA. You will translate assay steps, optimize workflows, and own method behavior and run logic to deliver robust automated processes.

The role requires a degree in biology/biochemistry/engineering with 1+ years of automation experience and strong collaboration with IT, data science, and operations. On-site role with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years, Master’s with 2+ years, or PhD with 1+ years of automation experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory workflows, sample handling, and data capture.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers or integrated laboratory automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and Deploy automated methods and workcell configurations.
• Configure and optimize methods on liquid handlers and integrated workcells.
• Contribute to deck layouts, run states, and user prompts.
• Author SOPs, training materials, and troubleshooting guides.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Workflow translation

Automation equipment troubleshooting

Python/Java APIs

ELN/LIMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/biochemistry/engineering

Advanced degree acceptable

Tools

Biosero Green Button Go

Cellario

Momentum

Hamilton/TECAN automation systems

Python/SQL

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Laboratory Automation Scientist to bridge scientists and automated workcells at Spring House, PA. You will translate assay steps, optimize workflows, and own method behavior and run logic to deliver robust automated processes.

The role requires a degree in biology/biochemistry/engineering with 1+ years of automation experience and strong collaboration with IT, data science, and operations. On-site role with potential travel.