Senior Scientist Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Automated Process Development Platforms
• Design, develop, and implement automated workflows using liquid handling systems and robotic platforms to support viral vector downstream process development activities.
• Establish automated methods for high-throughput screening of chromatography, filtration, buffer optimization, and process characterization studies.
• Develop scalable automation strategies that improve experimental throughput, data quality, and reproducibility.
• High-Throughput Analytics Integration
• Integrate high-throughput in-process analytical technologies into automated workflows to enable rapid assessment of critical process parameters and product quality attributes.
• Establish workflows connecting liquid handlers with analytical instruments, including plate readers, automated sampling systems, particle characterization platforms, and other process analytical technologies.
• Data Management & Digitalization
• Develop automated data collection, integration, and reporting tools to streamline experimental workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with automation and data science teams to enable data visualization
• Work closely with downstream process development scientists, analytical development teams, automation teams, digital and data sciences.
• Provide training and technical support to end users of automation platforms.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• M.S. with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or B.S. with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and operating laboratory automation systems in biopharmaceutical, gene therapy, cell therapy, biologics, or related industries.
• Experience of Tecan liquid handling platform is required.
• Experience supporting process development, analytical development, or high-throughput screening applications.
• Knowledge of laboratory automation software, workflow orchestration, and instrument integration is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput experimentation, automated sample preparation, and analytical workflows.
• Understanding of downstream bioprocessing operations including chromatography, filtration, UF/DF, and viral vector purification is preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively within cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, troubleshooting, and project management capabilities.