Lab Automation Engineer

Lab Automation Engineer

Posted Today by Hydrogen Group

Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
South San Francisco, California

Summary: The Lab Automation Engineer role involves supporting the operation and improvement of an integrated robotic workcell for high-throughput cell-based assays. The position requires developing protocols, executing experiments, and providing training and documentation for end-users. The engineer will work closely with liquid handling platforms and automation equipment to ensure efficient laboratory workflows. This is an on-site position based in South San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting day-to-day operation, troubleshooting, and process improvement for an integrated robotic workcell (Biosero Green Button Go) for high-throughput cell-based assays
  • Developing protocols and scripts on Hamilton Vantage liquid handlers
  • Planning and executing experiments to validate automated assays on the integrated system and liquid handling platforms
  • Training and providing ongoing support to end-users
  • Producing high-quality documentation such as startup-guides, maintenance protocols and troubleshooting procedures

Key Skills:

  • BS/MS in science or engineering discipline, with at least 4 years of industry experience
  • Experience operating and programming workcells using Biosero's Green Button Go scheduler
  • Experience with plate washers, sealers, robotic arms, incubators, and other peripheral automation equipment preferred
  • Hands-on work with basic cell biology laboratory workflows
  • Experience scripting liquid handling platforms (e.g. Hamilton Vantage, Agilent Bravo, or similar liquid handling platforms)
  • Experience in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C#, or VBA

Salary (Rate): 38.46

City: South San Francisco

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other