Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
This role supports our Lab Automation group with headquarters in Burington Ontario. Our team designs manufactures and installs robotic solutions globally accelerating drug discovery synthetic biology research and clinical testing for major pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers. Learn more about Laboratory Automation on our website you will make an impact:
As a Field Application Specialist you play an important role in the implementation of custom automated laboratory projects. This will be achieved through applying Thermo Fisher Scientifics Momentum Automation Workflow software and will include testing & problem solving of automated robotic systems integrated with specialized instrumentation to defined specifications. Understanding the customers scientific workflows will enable you to optimize processes for efficiency and consistent high-quality results.
What you will contribute:
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with multi-functional project teams that include the end customer Application Scientists Project Managers Integrators Designers and Software Developers to plan and develop ETO solutions
Optimize the customers workflows for throughput while delivering reliable results
Lead discussions as the domain expert and provide customers with system introduction-level training
Share feedback with internal teams to help drive and implement continuous improvements
Key Responsibilities
Translate customer scientific requirements to develop implement and validate automated workflows using our scheduling software integrated with a wide array of diagnostic laboratory instruments.
Serve as the technical lead in defining data-handling requirements and configuring systems to interact with the customers Lab Information Management System (LIMS) as needed.
Tech and optimize robot/mover motion and workflows for efficiency and reliability
Conduct robust testing strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and successfully achieve site acceptance test (SAT) approval
Ensure systems are integrated according to best practices and defined standard operating procedures
How will you get there
Education:
Bachelors degree in science (Biology Chemistry Computer) Engineering or related field
Experience:
5 years of relevant industry experience
3 years in a role directly collaborating with customers in a professional environment
Experience in Pharma or Biotech industries working with laboratory instrumentation considered an asset
Knowledge & Skills:
High proficiency in software problem-solving techniques and ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical devices
Strong analytical skills to identify and address appropriate solutions to complex requirements
Proficiency with programming languages (C Python or other) is desirable
Familiarity with IQ/OQ validation or GxP requirements is considered an asset
Solid understanding of software and computer communications
Demonstrated ability to lead influence and collaborate with customers and various team fnctions
Strong organization planning and time leadership skills
Other Requirements:
-Valid Passport and ability to travel 75% of the time internationally without restrictions
Required Experience:
IC
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