Automation Engineer
for each section heading.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to decide what goes where.
About the role: Could be the introductory sentence: "We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Engineer." But we cannot repeat job title as heading, but we can include that sentence in About the role paragraph. However the instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can still mention the job title in prose. That's fine.
Thus About the role: maybe a short paragraph summarizing role: performing scientific services, working with lab instruments, on-site client support, etc. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can't omit details. However we can put many details in Responsibilities. About the role could be a brief overview.
Responsibilities: list of duties: performing scientific services, working with lab instruments, on-site client support, providing support, running key experiments, managing scientific services engagements, handling sample handling procedures, running screening assays, handling daily sample handling requests, first-responder troubleshooting, error recovery, programming of automated sample management platform (Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo, Hamilton Liquid Handler), development and implementation of proactive maintenance regime, oversight & participation in equipment support activities, development of support solutions, establishment & maintenance of strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations, interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize downtime, train equipment users on key concepts, maintain awareness of new developments.
We need to put these as
- items.
Requirements: Basic Qualifications: B.Sc. in Engineering or Life Sciences related subject. 2 years’ experience in laboratory automation and lab instrumentation support.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: M.Sc. in Life Sciences or Engineering related subject. 2 years’ experience in applications support or service development. Experience with Beckman Echos preferred. Pharmaceutical/regulated working background. Previous experience of working in multidisciplinary customer facing teams. Basic understanding of automating scientific processes. Experience of developing and optimizing complex protocols on liquid handling automation. Experience of servicing scientific equipment. Understanding of device networking and communications protocols. Strong understanding of Biochemical and cellular or assay techniques. Experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages a plus. Experience of installing and servicing large integrated systems. Experience writing scripts in Hamilton (or similar) software.
Skills: Critical Skills: Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment: documented training, demonstrated hands on ability. Understands current regulatory requirements for own discipline (i.e. Documentation, Data Recording). Demonstrates understanding of impact of tasks being performed by scientists and their work. Patience is very important when training new people on lab technology.
We could also include Working Environment as maybe a separate section? Not in the list of allowed headings; but we could incorporate into Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not allowed. The instruction says use headings for those specific sections only. So we should not add extra headings. We could put Working Environment details into Responsibilities or maybe a
under Responsibilities? But it's not a duty; it's about work environment. Could be placed under Responsibilities as a bullet? Might be okay but maybe better to include as a paragraph under Responsibilities? The instruction: "Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose." So we can have prose paragraphs for non-list info. So we could have a paragraph about Working Environment under Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not allowed. So we can incorporate into Responsibilities as prose after the list? But the list is for duties; we could still have a paragraph after the list.
Pay: we have compensation range.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay range.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing scientific services and working with laboratory instruments in scientific laboratories, working on-site at clients' locations with a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform scientific services and work with laboratory instruments in scientific laboratories.
- Work on-site at clients' locations for a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment.
- Provide support, responsiveness, and knowledge to meet customized specifications of clients' users.
- Run key experiments to keep labs moving forward, using clients' lab processes and space to ensure seamless delivery of desired quality and timelines for research projects.
- May manage scientific services engagements at clients' sites.
- Handle sample handling procedures and run screening (HTRF, Alpha, Cellular, etc.) assays (a plus).
- Handle daily sample handling requests including weekly and ad‑hoc.
- Act as first‑responder for troubleshooting, error recovery, and simple programming of the automated sample management platform.
- Perform first‑responder troubleshooting, error recovery, and programming on Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo, and Hamilton Liquid Handler systems.
- Develop and implement a proactive maintenance regime for sample management automated platforms.
- Oversee and participate in equipment support activities of the sample management automated platforms.
- Develop support solutions built around the requirements of the Sample Management team at customer sites to enhance service delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations, particularly Hamilton, Agilent, and Beckman.
- Interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime.
- Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms within Medicine Design to support best practice and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation.
- Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of laboratory automation.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in an Engineering or Life Sciences related subject.
- 2 years’ experience in laboratory automation and lab instrumentation support.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in a Life Sciences or Engineering related subject.
- 2 years’ experience in applications support or service development.
- Experience with Beckman Echos is preferred.
- Pharmaceutical/regulated working background.
- Previous experience of working in multidisciplinary customer‑facing teams.
- Basic understanding of automating scientific processes.
- Experience of developing and optimizing complex protocols on liquid handling automation.
- Experience of servicing scientific equipment.
- Understanding of device networking and communications protocols.
- Strong understanding of Biochemical and cellular or assay techniques.
- Experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages (a plus).
- Experience of installing and servicing large integrated systems.
- Experience writing scripts in Hamilton (or similar) software.
Skills
- Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment: documented training, demonstrated hands‑on ability.
- Understands current regulatory requirements for own discipline (i.e., Documentation, Data Recording).
- Demonstrates understanding of impact of tasks being performed by scientists and their work.
- Patience is very important when training new people on lab technology.
Pay
The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $55,000 to $88,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We should not include Schedule or Benefits sections.
Check for any repeated content: We have covered duties, qualifications, skills, pay. Ensure we didn't miss any substantive info like "Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time..." etc. That's part of Working Environment. We omitted that. Should we include it somewhere? It's substantive info about work environment. Since we don't have a specific heading for it, we could add a paragraph under Responsibilities or maybe under About the role. The instruction: "Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benef
for prose. We need to decide what goes where. About the role: Could be the introductory sentence: "We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Engineer." But we cannot repeat job title as heading, but we can include that sentence in About the role paragraph. However the instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can still mention the job title in prose. That's fine. Thus About the role: maybe a short paragraph summarizing role: performing scientific services, working with lab instruments, on-site client support, etc. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can't omit details. However we can put many details in Responsibilities. About the role could be a brief overview. Responsibilities: list of duties: performing scientific services, working with lab instruments, on-site client support, providing support, running key experiments, managing scientific services engagements, handling sample handling procedures, running screening assays, handling daily sample handling requests, first-responder troubleshooting, error recovery, programming of automated sample management platform (Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo, Hamilton Liquid Handler), development and implementation of proactive maintenance regime, oversight & participation in equipment support activities, development of support solutions, establishment & maintenance of strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations, interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize downtime, train equipment users on key concepts, maintain awareness of new developments. We need to put these as
- items.
Requirements: Basic Qualifications: B.Sc. in Engineering or Life Sciences related subject. 2 years’ experience in laboratory automation and lab instrumentation support.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: M.Sc. in Life Sciences or Engineering related subject. 2 years’ experience in applications support or service development. Experience with Beckman Echos preferred. Pharmaceutical/regulated working background. Previous experience of working in multidisciplinary customer facing teams. Basic understanding of automating scientific processes. Experience of developing and optimizing complex protocols on liquid handling automation. Experience of servicing scientific equipment. Understanding of device networking and communications protocols. Strong understanding of Biochemical and cellular or assay techniques. Experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages a plus. Experience of installing and servicing large integrated systems. Experience writing scripts in Hamilton (or similar) software.
Skills: Critical Skills: Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment: documented training, demonstrated hands on ability. Understands current regulatory requirements for own discipline (i.e. Documentation, Data Recording). Demonstrates understanding of impact of tasks being performed by scientists and their work. Patience is very important when training new people on lab technology.
We could also include Working Environment as maybe a separate section? Not in the list of allowed headings; but we could incorporate into Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not allowed. The instruction says use headings for those specific sections only. So we should not add extra headings. We could put Working Environment details into Responsibilities or maybe a
under Responsibilities? But it's not a duty; it's about work environment. Could be placed under Responsibilities as a bullet? Might be okay but maybe better to include as a paragraph under Responsibilities? The instruction: "Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose." So we can have prose paragraphs for non-list info. So we could have a paragraph about Working Environment under Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not allowed. So we can incorporate into Responsibilities as prose after the list? But the list is for duties; we could still have a paragraph after the list. Pay: we have compensation range. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay range. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing scientific services and working with laboratory instruments in scientific laboratories, working on-site at clients' locations with a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform scientific services and work with laboratory instruments in scientific laboratories.
- Work on-site at clients' locations for a wide variety of low- to high-end laboratory equipment.
- Provide support, responsiveness, and knowledge to meet customized specifications of clients' users.
- Run key experiments to keep labs moving forward, using clients' lab processes and space to ensure seamless delivery of desired quality and timelines for research projects.
- May manage scientific services engagements at clients' sites.
- Handle sample handling procedures and run screening (HTRF, Alpha, Cellular, etc.) assays (a plus).
- Handle daily sample handling requests including weekly and ad‑hoc.
- Act as first‑responder for troubleshooting, error recovery, and simple programming of the automated sample management platform.
- Perform first‑responder troubleshooting, error recovery, and programming on Agilent Bravo, Beckman Echo, and Hamilton Liquid Handler systems.
- Develop and implement a proactive maintenance regime for sample management automated platforms.
- Oversee and participate in equipment support activities of the sample management automated platforms.
- Develop support solutions built around the requirements of the Sample Management team at customer sites to enhance service delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations, particularly Hamilton, Agilent, and Beckman.
- Interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime.
- Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms within Medicine Design to support best practice and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation.
- Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of laboratory automation.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in an Engineering or Life Sciences related subject.
- 2 years’ experience in laboratory automation and lab instrumentation support.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in a Life Sciences or Engineering related subject.
- 2 years’ experience in applications support or service development.
- Experience with Beckman Echos is preferred.
- Pharmaceutical/regulated working background.
- Previous experience of working in multidisciplinary customer‑facing teams.
- Basic understanding of automating scientific processes.
- Experience of developing and optimizing complex protocols on liquid handling automation.
- Experience of servicing scientific equipment.
- Understanding of device networking and communications protocols.
- Strong understanding of Biochemical and cellular or assay techniques.
- Experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages (a plus).
- Experience of installing and servicing large integrated systems.
- Experience writing scripts in Hamilton (or similar) software.
Skills
- Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment: documented training, demonstrated hands‑on ability.
- Understands current regulatory requirements for own discipline (i.e., Documentation, Data Recording).
- Demonstrates understanding of impact of tasks being performed by scientists and their work.
- Patience is very important when training new people on lab technology.
Pay
The annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $55,000 to $88,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We should not include Schedule or Benefits sections. Check for any repeated content: We have covered duties, qualifications, skills, pay. Ensure we didn't miss any substantive info like "Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time..." etc. That's part of Working Environment. We omitted that. Should we include it somewhere? It's substantive info about work environment. Since we don't have a specific heading for it, we could add a paragraph under Responsibilities or maybe under About the role. The instruction: "Use- for any list of duties/requirements/benef
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and