Automation Engineer
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Job Title: Automation Engineer Wet Chemistry Lab
Location: Cambridge MA (Onsite Local Candidates Only)
Visa Requirements: U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Only
Duration: 12 Month Contract with Strong Potential to Extend
LinkedIn Profile: Required with Application
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer Wet Chemistry Lab to join a leading global pharmaceutical company located in Cambridge MA. This is an onsite long-term contract opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in laboratory automation wet chemistry and programming.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating laboratory workflows into robust automated protocols while optimizing existing automation infrastructure. You will serve as the in-house expert for custom robotics and orchestration systems supporting pharmaceutical development initiatives.
Responsibilities:-
Design program and implement automated laboratory systems and protocols
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Collaborate closely with scientists to translate experimental workflows into automation-compatible processes
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Maintain and optimize existing automation platforms ensuring seamless lab operations
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Integrate robotic systems with laboratory instruments and data systems
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Act as a subject matter expert for laboratory automation and system orchestration
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and software integration
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Drive continuous improvement and innovation in lab automation processes
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Biomedical) Computer Science or a related technical field
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Minimum 2 years of experience developing and programming automated laboratory systems
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At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a wet chemistry lab
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Proficiency in automation scripting or programming languages (preferred: Python C# LabVIEW)
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Strong understanding of robotics instrument control and system integration
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Experience working in laboratory environments and familiarity with scientific safety protocols
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Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional scientific teams
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Ability to design and deploy automated laboratory workflows from concept to execution
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Experience with analytical measurement instruments in a lab or pharmaceutical setting
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Background in small molecule process development
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Knowledge of multivariate analysis chemometrics and statistics
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Experience with continuous process development and scale-up
Employment Type
Full Time
