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Liquid Handling & Automation Scientist (mfd)

Grunenthal Group


Job Location:

Aachen - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ProfessionalPermanentFull-/ Part-timeOn-Site

If youre passionate about changing lives for the better this is the opportunity youve been waiting Research & Development were continuously exploring innovative new treatment options to make a stronger more positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve. Youll work with talented colleagues in a state-of-the-art Research & Development environment developing innovative medicines that change the life of patients for the better and help us make progress towards our vision of a world free of pain. Join us today and discover the difference you can make.

What the job looks like

Each day youll enjoy a variety of challenges such as:

  • Manage our state-of-the-art Liquid Handling Landscape and the incoming & outgoing research sample flow and inventory
  • Provide research samples screening plates and compound shipments to internal teams and external partners including shipment preparation
  • Design and optimize automated liquid handling methods workflows and dispensing strategies - new layouts dispensing schemes increased lab automation level
  • Ensure reliable operation of our fully automated systems like robots liquid handlers automated tube & vial storages and auxiliary devices like de/cappers barcode readers/labeler hotels volume detectors integrated centrifuges and more
  • Drive the evaluation and implementation of new automation technologies software solutions and digital workflows
  • Handle sample management ordering and automated store software
  • Collaborate closely with scientists laboratories logistics and procurement teams

What youll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive you should have:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Biotechnology or related field or Masters degree with relevant industry experience
  • Experience in liquid handling lab automation and method programming (ideally Beckman Coulter and Azenta/REMP)
  • Python programming skills for laboratory workflow automation data analysis and instrument integration are a plus
  • Basic knowledge in shipment and documentation of solid and liquid research samples
  • Proven track record in implementing new technologies equipment and processes
  • Customer-oriented team player with strong analytical and multitasking skills

What are some of the local benefits

  • Bilingual daycare centre Karlinis and holiday activities for employees children
  • 30 holidays plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
  • (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

Bring your expertise to where it matters most: advancing cutting-edge research projects and transforming our Lab Automation and Liquid Handling landscape for the future.

Sven Kühnert the Hiring Manager


Required Experience:

IC


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Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We focus our activities on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain.

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