Senior Lab Automation Engineer – Cell Therapy & Genomics

AstraZeneca; Santa Monica (CA); Vor Ort; USD 103.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Incentives program

Equity awards

Sales commissions

Retirement plans

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and vision

Zusammenfassung

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Laboratory Automation team in Santa Monica, CA. You will design, implement, and optimize automation for cell-based, immunological, and genomic assays, owning deliverables and coordinating with scientists, IT, and external partners.

On‑site role with strong emphasis on project execution, data quality, and SOP/tech-report creation. Proficiency in Python/C++ and experience with Hamilton VENUS and HighRes Cellario are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or master's in bioengineering, biotech, or a related field with hands‑on lab automation experience.
• Hands‑on automation experience in a regulated lab environment (GMP preferred).
• Experience with Hamilton systems and VENUS software is required.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Familiarity with GMP, data quality, and documentation practices.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and implement automation for cell-based, immunological, and genomic assays.
• Program, test, and maintain Hamilton VANTAGE and other liquid‑handling workstations.
• Develop and optimize liquid‑handling scripts for complex bioassay workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT to automate manual processes.
• Troubleshoot and improve automated systems to ensure reliability.
• Support transfer of automated methods to QC teams and external partners.
• Create and maintain SOPs, user guides, and technical reports.
• Train staff on automation systems and workflows; mentor junior engineers.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend implementations.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in bioengineering/biotech/related field

Tools

Hamilton VENUS

HighRes Cellario

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

FlowJo

Prism

JMP

Jobbeschreibung

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Laboratory Automation team in Santa Monica, CA. You will design, implement, and optimize automation for cell-based, immunological, and genomic assays, owning deliverables and coordinating with scientists, IT, and external partners.

On‑site role with strong emphasis on project execution, data quality, and SOP/tech-report creation. Proficiency in Python/C++ and experience with Hamilton VENUS and HighRes Cellario are essential.