Position Details: Our client a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Chesterfield MO is currently looking for a Lab Automation Scientist to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Lab Automation Scientist / Pharma R&D Duration: 18 months contract extendable up to 36 months
Location: Chesterfield MO
Note: The client has the
right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group
medical insurance plan
Job Description: (Required): Laboratory Automation Scientist
Summary:
Join the Analytical R&D laboratory automation team to support the development and implementation of automated protocols for vaccines antibodies and protein products.
Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists to assess and automate manual laboratory processes developing and optimizing laboratory automation protocols and integrating various analytical instruments with robotics platforms. Candidates will work within a defined scope and contribute to the advancement of automated laboratory workflows in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities:
Design implement and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows utilizing robotics platforms and integrated instruments
Configure and optimize automation systems to align with experimental objectives and data management systems
Integrate and connect various analytical instruments with laboratory automation platforms
Assess current manual laboratory processes identify opportunities for automation and collaborate with scientific staff to convert manual protocols into automated workflows
Support lab automation needs and provide technical assistance to end users
Document procedures and create best practices
Qualifications:
Bachelors or advanced degree in a related field (Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Biomedical Computer Science etc.)
A minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar role with Biopharma preferred
Programming skills (Python JavaScript Java C# or similar languages)
Thumb Program capabilities
Experience using and troubleshooting lab automation equipment (liquid handlers plate readers washers dispensers robotic systems etc.)
Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Proficiency in using personal computers for word processing Excel PowerPoint and scientific software
Good oral written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong background in experimental design critical thinking skills and interpretation
Be able to work independently
Location/Schedule:
This is a fully onsite role in Chesterfield MO
Monday - Friday; business hours