Sr. Automation Engineer

The Role:

ModernaTX Inc. seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for its Cambridge Massachusetts location.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Lead the development of automated laboratory protocols and workflows to replace manual processes particularly by programming and optimizing liquid handling robots (using Hamilton Venus software) for high-throughput screening and assay development.

• Collaborate with external vendors to design and procure lab automation instruments manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and ensure timely delivery installation and compliance with technical and operational requirements.

• Oversee team of automation engineers responsible for designing building and maintaining liquid handling automation systems.

• Provide critical automation support for high-throughput screening high-throughput assay development sample management and lab automation solutions.

• Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior automation engineers and guiding cross-functional teams in the execution of automation projects on lean timelines.

• Assist scientists with operation of automation platforms.

• Provide error-recovery support as needed.

• Communicate project progress and technical concepts to stakeholders and coordinate with external partners or vendors to implement new technologies and ensure project requirements are met.

• Train users on new methods and protocols of system functionality capabilities to automate analytical processes using Hamilton and other platforms.

• Write customize and maintain automation scripting code and integrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to enable seamless data flow across high-throughput processes.

• Implement robust version control and issue tracking practices for automation code and equipment utilizing platforms such as GitHub/Bitbucket for code management and Jira for tracking system issues to ensure traceability of changes and continuous improvement in system performance.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of a Masters degree or foreign equivalent in Biotechnology Bioengineering Pharmaceutical Science or related field and three (3) years of experience as a Scientist Automation Engineer Associate Engineer Research Associate or related position involving lab process automation.

• Three (3) years of experience must include:

  • Hamilton Venus Software Programming;

  • High-Throughput Laboratory Automation;

  • System Qualification;

  • Software Development & Version Control utilizing Jira GitHub and Bitbucket; and

  • Data Integration for Automation Workflows.

• Must also have experience with:

  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for automation workflows;

  • Integrated Laboratory Robotics; and

  • Reading and analyzing scientific assay data.

The salary range for this role is $145900 to $234200. This range reflects the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The minimum target pay for this particular position based on its primary location is $193200 to $234200. An individuals placement within the range will depend on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills performance and business or organizational needs.

Apply at (Job ID: R19099) or email resume and cover letter to with subject line: R19099.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

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Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support

• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus other incentive compensation or equity award subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.