Lab Automation Operator

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Momento USA is a global technology consulting talent acquisition and creative development firm that addresses clients most pressing needs and challenges. We are currently looking for Lab Automation Operator

Lab Automation Operator Technical Programming Focus W2 Only

Contract 6 months

Onsite 5 days/week Lansdale PA.

Overview:

The Lab Automation Operator will bridge laboratory operations and software engineering to enhance and maintain automated systems within a regulated bioanalytical environment. This role focuses on developing programming and optimizing automated workflows for high-throughput screening data acquisition and cell-based assays. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with lab robotics and strong programming capabilities to integrate diverse systems troubleshoot complex automation issues and enable next-generation scientific automation.

Education Minimum Requirement:

1. Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Automated Sciences Biology Chemistry or a related field.
2. Advanced programming or system integration experience in a laboratory environment is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Program and integrate automation systems: Develop and maintain scripts and control logic for robotic systems liquid handlers automated incubators and analytical instruments using languages such as Python C# or VB.
2. Workflow design and optimization: Translate manual laboratory processes (e.g. assay prep cell culture media exchange) into scalable automated workflows.
3. System implementation: Configure test and deploy automation software scheduling platforms (e.g. Cellario) and LIMS integrations.
4. Troubleshooting and recovery: Serve as the first line of defense for automation errors communication failures and mechanical issues.
5. Data handling and integrity: Build and maintain automated data acquisition pipelines ensuring compliance with GLP and ALCOA principles.
6. Validation and documentation: Develop SOPs execute IQ/OQ/PQ testing and document automated workflows for regulatory readiness.
7. Collaboration and innovation: Work closely with scientists engineers and IT to implement automation strategies supporting AI- and ML-enabled discovery platforms.
8. System calibration and maintenance: Oversee calibration preventive maintenance and lifecycle management of automated assets.
9. Training and support: Provide programming and operational training to lab users and junior automation staff.

Required Experience and Skills:

1. 2 years of experience operating or programming liquid handling platforms (e.g. Hamilton STARlet Beckman Biomek Tecan Labcyte Brooks) or robotic scheduling systems (e.g. Biosero Green Button Go; Thermo Fisher Momentum).
2. Proficiency in Python C# VB or LabVIEW for system automation control logic and data integration.
3. Understanding of API communication serial communication and device integration between instruments and informatics systems.
4. Experience with SQL databases data parsing and real-time data visualization tools.
5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to debug software and hardware interfaces in automated workflows.
6. Excellent documentation and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across scientific and IT domains.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

1. Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biotech laboratories operating under GLP or GxP environments.
2. Experience developing or integrating with LIMS ELN or data lakes for laboratory data management.
3. Familiarity with electro-mechanical assembly sensor integration and automation hardware interfacing.
4. Knowledge of cell-based assay automation (e.g. iPSC culture organoid maintenance high-content imaging).
5. Exposure to machine learning or AI-based data analysis within automated laboratory settings.

Example Technical Applications:

1. Programming automated cell seeding media exchange and cell counting workflows for mammalian cultures.
2. Integrating Hamilton STARlet or Beckman Biomek systems with LIMS for automated scheduling and data tracking.
3. Developing custom Python scripts for real-time monitoring of instrument performance and predictive maintenance alerts.
4. Building automated QC pipelines that validate assay results and trigger workflow adjustments autonomously.

Key Competencies:

1. Strong problem-solving mindset with a blend of scientific and technical acumen.
2. Ability to translate lab procedures into code and automated workflows.
3. Collaborative team player comfortable in cross-functional environments (scientific engineering IT).
4. Passion for continuous improvement and innovation in laboratory automation.

HAVE A NICE DAY !

Joe Murphy (Yousuf)

Technical Recruiter.

Momento USA Exceeding Customer Expectations

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