Automation Specialist I - VSD, First Shift

About the role

As an Automation Specialist I, you will perform a variety of routine to moderately complex activities in support of automated instrumentation. You will conduct activities following company SOPs and policies, while also adhering to automation best practices with periodic direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains maintenance schedule as required for automated instrumentation with periodic supervision.
• Performs routine hardware replacements.
• Aids in liquid class testing and/or labware creation for automated liquid handling workstations with periodic supervision.
• Aids in implementing new scripts/methods through developmental testing with supervision.
• Responds to and aids lab personnel in error handling situations for automated instrumentation.
• Develops basic troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software).
• Programs new (or revises) scripts with low to moderate complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation with supervision.
• Develops documentation skills to adhere to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation standard processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years).
• Direct experience with laboratory instrumentation required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) preferred.
• Time management skills; demonstrates self-management of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work.
• Developing in training of other laboratory staff for preventative maintenance activities and/or high throughput automated sample analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Skills

• Direct experience with laboratory instrumentation required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $24.42–$40.70.

Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Laboratory Setting, Office.
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.

Accessibility

We offer accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.

Compensation And Benefits

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Additional Information

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