We are seeking an experienced and innovative Automation Engineer/Scientist to join Protein Expression Sciences. The candidate will be responsible for managing automated equipment to support our VelociMab antibody discovery and production cell line development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for scientific innovation, demonstrate adept technical and problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift from day to day.
Top Skills Details: Automation,liquid handling
• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot automation methods for standalone and integrated systems, including Hamilton Robotics, Dynamic devices, and HighRes Biosolutions.
• Coordinate the testing and deployment of new automation methods with scientists.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems and existing methods.
• Oversee maintenance and preventative maintenance (PM) on all automated equipment.
• Ensure the proper storage of samples in the automated biobank and oversee the continuous maintenance and management of the biobank.
• Train new users on equipment operation, create SOPs, and provide ongoing technical support when needed.
• Contribute innovative solutions to increase efficiency and decrease costs, while continuing to improve sample throughput and data quality.
• Work with scientists to identify unmet needs and new automation solutions to address them.
Experience Level: Entry Level: 1+ year of experience of liquids handlers
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