Scientist, Method Automation

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Scientist Method Automation; Analytical Development Method Development and Automation

Reporting to the Principal Scientist Method Development and Automation Team

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Scientist Method Automation to support automated and process analytical technology (PAT)-enabled analytical workflows within Analytical Development. This role will contribute to method automation assay workflow optimization technology evaluations and data-rich testing approaches that improve efficiency reproducibility data integrity and transfer readiness.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to translate manual or semi-manual methods into robust automated workflows generate high-quality technical data and support method lifecycle activities for cell therapy and related biopharmaceutical programs.

Why this role matters: This role provides hands-on growth at the intersection of analytical development automation digital tools and PAT while supporting workflows that reduce manual variability and improve analytical consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development optimization automation and lifecycle activities for analytical workflows across relevant assay formats.

• Assist in translating manual and semi-manual methods into automated workflows using liquid handlers integrated systems instrument software and digital tools.

• Execute experiments supporting method development robustness comparability verification validation QC transfer and troubleshooting.

• Operate maintain and troubleshoot automation platforms assay workflows instrument integrations and enabling technologies for reliable and compliant execution.

• Contribute to automation PAT and digital integration evaluations including LIMS ELN structured data systems instrument connectivity electronic batch records and analytics platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support method readiness sampling strategies transfer expectations documentation data review and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD 0 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• MS with 4 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• BS with 6 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD 3 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• MS with 6 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• BS with 8 years of relevant experience in analytical development method development method automation bioassay development or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

• Experience with liquid handling or automation platforms such as Hamilton TECAN Biomek Integra or comparable systems.

• Experience with high-throughput assays analytical method lifecycle activities QC transfer or regulated method execution.

• Exposure to PAT digital laboratory integration LIMS ELN structured data systems instrument connectivity electronic batch records or analytics platforms.

• Experience with design of experiments data-rich experimentation automation scripting Python multivariate analysis machine learning or comparable tools.

• Working knowledge of GMP ALCOA 21 CFR Part 11 ICH guidance regulated documentation investigations deviations change controls or transfer practices.

• Hands-on experience developing optimizing automating executing or transferring analytical methods in a biopharmaceutical cell therapy gene therapy biologics or complex therapeutic setting.

• Experience with laboratory automation liquid handling systems integrated analytical instruments assay workflow optimization or comparable enabling technologies.

• Working knowledge of analytical method development data analysis troubleshooting technical documentation GMP expectations and data integrity principles.

• Strong communication collaboration organization and problem-solving skills in cross-functional fast-paced environments.

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Build hands-on expertise in analytical development automation PAT digital integration and data-rich workflows.

• Grow toward independent ownership of automated methods technology evaluations and method lifecycle activities.

• Develop cross-functional experience with Process Development QC Manufacturing MSAT Attribute Sciences and Analytical Lifecycle Management partners.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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