Sr. Scientist

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Automation Scientist to support the end-to-end generation of Omics data through high-throughput laboratory automation. This role will focus on automated molecular biology workflows, liquid handling platforms, and next-generation sequencing technologies to enable efficient and high-quality data generation. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on laboratory experience working with DNA/RNA, automated PCR workflows, and laboratory instrumentation within a collaborative, fast-paced research or industry environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end Omics data generation workflows using high-throughput laboratory automation.
• Perform DNA and RNA processing, preparation, and analysis activities.
• Design, execute, and optimize PCR-based workflows using automated liquid handling systems.
• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and program automated liquid handling platforms, including TECAN and Hamilton systems.
• Support Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows utilizing Illumina platforms.
• Perform wet chemistry laboratory activities including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and solution preparation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, notebooks, inventory records, and experimental data records.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow, instrumentation, and process-related issues.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and laboratory personnel to improve automation workflows and laboratory efficiency.
• Support method development, optimization, validation, and technology transfer activities.
• Ensure laboratory activities are conducted in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with 8+ years of industry experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of industry experience; OR PhD with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience working with DNA and RNA workflows.
• Experience performing PCR reactions using automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and programming liquid handlers, including TECAN and/or Hamilton platforms.
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, preferably Illumina platforms.
• Strong wet chemistry laboratory skills including pipetting, buffer preparation, filtration, dilution, and basic calculations.
• Experience maintaining laboratory documentation, notebooks, inventory systems, and data records.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and managing multiple priorities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as plate readers, thermocyclers, high-throughput microscopy systems, and flow cytometers.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations and workflow optimization.
• Industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, genomics, diagnostics, or life sciences organizations.
• Experience troubleshooting experimental and equipment-related technical issues.
• Experience with method development, process optimization, validation, and method transfer activities.
• Experience working in highly automated laboratory environments.
  
  

Key Skills:

• High-Throughput Automation
• TECAN Liquid Handling Systems
• Hamilton Liquid Handling Systems
• PCR Automation
• DNA & RNA Processing
• Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• Illumina Platforms
• Laboratory Automation
• Wet Chemistry Techniques
• Method Development
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Laboratory Documentation
• Team Collaboration
• Process Optimization