Automation Systems Specialist

2 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time
Job Title: Automation Engineer

Join the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an Automation Engineer in the High Throughput Sciences group.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to assume a pivotal role in operating and enhancing automated instrumentation. The successful candidate will collaborate with world-renowned scientists and engineers to develop and productionize new automated solutions to accelerate discoveries and shape the future of oncology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and operate project-specific automated workflows and data solutions
  • Maintain integrated systems and train researchers in the use of automation and data
  • Maintain vendor relationships and service contracts, coordinate HTS campaign scheduling, and evaluate new software/hardware
  • Partner with IT for efficient data management, perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and other sustaining activities
  • Participate in conferences to evaluate new trends in automation and handle other duties as requested
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A bachelor's degree in a bioengineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, or related discipline
  • At least four years' lab automation, screening, or related experience (may include two years' experience gained as an undergraduate)
  • Experience with automation software (e.g., Freedom EVOware), integrating liquid handlers to analytical instrumentation via robotic arms and scheduler software
  • Attention to detail, excellent organizational, time management, documentation, and communication skills
  • Discretion and judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work as part of a team, teach others, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high-content screening and compound or genetic library management, biological data analysis, and working knowledge of common programming and data science tools such as Python, JavaScript, C#, R, Azure/GCP/AWS, and/or Docker are highly desirable.

This position entails working some evenings/weekends due to the nature of timed experiments, clinical samples, or emergencies.



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