Senior Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States Novartis Farmacéutica Full time

Senior Automation Engineer – Laboratory Automation Job ID: REQ-10019417 Aug 20, 2024 Location: Cambridge, MA, onsite Summary The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory robotics which support exploratory biology in an automated fashion. The work will be hands-on and will require a broad range of engineering disciplines including project management, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical parts, developing protocols, liquid handling, and providing operating system validation/verification. Our focus is to design, build, maintain, and improve large and small automated systems for high throughput screening, automated cell culture, and compound management. Responsibilities Work with assay biologists to adapt bench assays to fully automated assays with high throughput screening systems. Collaborate with Sample Management teams to support automation to deliver compounds to scientists globally and adapt and implement cutting-edge technologies. Act as project manager for small and large-scale automation projects, managing, planning, developing, and executing laboratory automation projects from start-up to completion. Work effectively with multi-disciplinary groups and individuals to implement solutions that reflect operational efficiencies in terms of throughput, delivery, costs, and health, safety, and environmental considerations. Act as a primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation within DSc in Cambridge, MA, responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art high throughput (HTS) systems. Establish, monitor, and maintain a stable and productive automation environment through QC and preventative maintenance. Assist in the development of SOPs, maintenance manuals, start-up procedures, etc., and provide training to new users of equipment. Be self-motivated with the ability to multitask and effectively manage timelines. Work independently and in team situations. Minimum Requirements B.S. in mechanical, electrical, or bioengineering, or similar engineering discipline. 3-5+ years of experience using and implementing automated systems. Experience designing, building, and deploying automated laboratory workflows in life sciences or clinical laboratories. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required to interact effectively between scientific staff, customers, key stakeholders, and vendors. Strong computer skills including MS Office and CAD (preferably SolidWorks). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Experience working with laboratory automation, high throughput assays, and cell culture. Familiarity with the following systems and associated software: HighRes BioSolutions (Staubli/Denso/Precise) robotic platforms, Sartorius CompacT, Tecan EVO, Agilent benchtop equipment, Beckman Echo, Biosero/Green Button Go robotic platforms, GNF Director robotic platforms, etc. Basic understanding of C# or equivalent programming language. Experience working with engineers and scientists to develop new automated platforms. Experience with automated High Content Imaging systems such as the Yokogawa CV8000, Perkin Elmer Phenix, or equivalent. Ability to create innovative solutions to support complex biological assays at scale. Experience with machine tools such as mill, band saw, drill press, etc. Why Novartis Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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