Automation Solutions Engineer

7 days ago


Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Zoetis Full time

Job Summary

Zoetis, a global leader in animal health, is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Automation Specialist to join its world-class Veterinary Medicine Research and Development organization. As a key member of the Automation Solutions team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing laboratory automation projects to support R&D activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as project manager to understand scientific workflows, gather requirements, manage, plan, develop, and execute laboratory automation projects.
  • Support existing automated laboratory workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements.
  • Participate in the evaluation of new assay automation technologies and contribute to the VMRD automation strategy.
  • Design and implement processes for routine instrument QC and coordinate the maintenance of instruments as needed.
  • Train end-users on and coordinate ongoing support of automated workflows.
  • Leverage external resources in the design of new automated workflows.
  • Collaborate with automation stakeholders to ensure alignment across VMRD.

Requirements

  • BS/MS Degree in a science or engineering field with a minimum of 6 years industry experience.
  • Extensive experience programming liquid handlers for Life Sciences. Hamilton's Venus is preferred.
  • Ability to understand end-user experience and design user-focused software interfaces.
  • Experience integrating automation instrumentation with assay/logistics data systems.
  • Experience with the development, validation, and maintenance of automated system liquid classes.
  • Strong background in streamlining workflows and developing automated laboratory processes from the collection of requirements through implementation and support.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required to interact with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Must possess a high level of initiative and creativity with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • Must have wet lab experience with attention to detail and desire to be a hands-on team member.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in assay technologies to support Life Sciences (e.g. In vitro functional assays, bioanalytical assays).
  • Background working in regulated laboratory environments (GXP).
  • General method programming knowledge of Hamilton Star, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, and Beckman Coulter liquid handlers.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL scripting and database architecture.
  • Experience with automated assay systems.
  • Experience with automation scheduling software (Agilent VWorks, BioSero Green Button Go, etc.).
  • Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g VB.Net, VBScript, Excel VBA, C#.Net, Python, JavaScript) and code sharing tools (e.g. Git, GitHub).
  • Experience mentoring new individuals as they learn instrument programming and integration.


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