Senior Automation Engineer - Lab Robotics & HTS

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 93,800 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer I to design, develop, implement and maintain automated laboratory robotics for high-throughput screening, on-site.

The role collaborates with scientists to translate bench assays into fully automated workflows, manages project timelines, and ensures reliable operation of screening systems. Requires a B.S. in engineering and 3+ years in automation.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in mechanical, electrical, or bioengineering.
• At least 3 years designing, servicing, and implementing automated systems.
• Experience deploying automated workflows in life sciences or clinical labs.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, operation, and maintenance of high-throughput screening systems.
• Collaborate with scientists to translate bench assays into automated workflows.
• Manage project timelines and ensure reliable system operation.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance manuals, and train users.

Skills

Automation

High-throughput

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

B.S. in mechanical, electrical, or bioengineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Biosero Orchestrator

Green Button Go

Cellario RoboCell

LIMS integration

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer I to design, develop, implement and maintain automated laboratory robotics for high-throughput screening, on-site.

The role collaborates with scientists to translate bench assays into fully automated workflows, manages project timelines, and ensures reliable operation of screening systems. Requires a B.S. in engineering and 3+ years in automation.