Lab Automation Scientist

Job Title: Scientist 3/ Scientist, Laboratory Automation

Location: Spring House PA 19477

Duration: 04/27/2026 to 12/31/2026

Important Notes:

- Role will be 100% ONSITE in Spring House, PA

- No travel required

- Must have a Bachelors degree, required

- Will help run and develop automation systems in lab

- Must have experience with liquid handling systems

- Must have Lab Robotics experience

- Programming skills would be very helpful

- Must have prior experience with Protein Samples and Analytical Sampling

- PowerBI or Tableau is a huge plus

- Manager will accept industry OR academic experience

Top 3 Non-Negotiable skills:

- Liquid handling systems experience

- Lab automation experience

- Programming experience

Description:

Join a team developing state-of-the-art automation systems to support cell culture facilities, as well as biophysical and mass spectrometry instrumentation. This role will contribute to the next phase of automation development while supporting day-to-day operations. It combines hands-on robotic operations, method development, validation, data integration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and validate robotic runs; monitor performance, document deviations, and drive corrective actions.

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary scientists to translate manual workflows into automated processes.

• Create, optimize, maintain, and continuously improve high-throughput workflows using liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.

• Expand the capabilities of existing automation by introducing new functionalities.

• Troubleshoot laboratory automation issues by coordinating with internal subject matter experts and external vendors, performing root cause analysis through detailed scientific and technical investigations.

• Share knowledge and document best practices within the automation team; support and train end-users to independently execute automated workflows.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with basic programming languages (Python, JavaScript, R, C++/C#) and/or laboratory automation schedulers (Green Button Go, Cellario).

• Basic experience with liquid handlers operating liquid handling systems preferred (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman).

• Creative and independent problem-solver with strong attention to detail and the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), and a dedication to close collaboration with scientists, vendors, and end-users across all seniority levels.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Advanced degree.

• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping.