Senior Scientist I, Automation Specialist

About the role

This role sits within the High Throughput Antibody Production team, which applies automated, AI/ML-enabled solutions for the delivery of recombinant biotherapeutics. The successful candidate will contribute directly to advancing our capabilities in high-throughput analytics, supporting portfolio decisions and our lab-in-a-loop effort.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to support high-quality data generation at scale.
• Proficient in protein analytics, including SEC, HIC, MS, ELISA, biomolecular interactions, and cell-based assays.
• Hands-on experience developing automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Familiarity with instrument integration, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
• Proficiency in cell expression and antibody purification in a high-throughput setting.
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#) to streamline operations and data workflows.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of laboratory procedures for antibody discovery.
• Strong biological engineering background and deep expertise in advanced high-throughput technologies as they pertain to antibody production and characterization.
• Diverse perspectives valued; applicants from varied research backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Biological Engineering, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with typically 10+ years (BS), 8+ years (MS), or 0+ years (PhD) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant industry experience.

Skills and Experiences

• Expert knowledge of laboratory procedures for antibody discovery; ability to design, develop, optimize, and execute high-throughput antibody analytics workflows to support high-quality data generation at scale.
• Proficiency in protein analytics, including SEC, HIC, MS, ELISA, biomolecular interactions, and cell-based assays.
• Hands-on experience developing automated, high-throughput assays using liquid handlers (Lynx, Hamilton, Tecan).
• Familiarity with instrument integration, scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Overlord, Genera), and LIMS.
• Proficiency in cell expression and antibody purification in a high-throughput setting.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) and programming languages (Python, C#) to streamline operations and data workflows.
• Creative thinking, strong motivation, and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to engage internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to improve workflows, including developing proof-of-concept experiments for rapid go/no-go decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Pay

$96,500 - $183,500 USD

Schedule

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.