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This fully on-site role is based in Santa Monica, California. Reporting to the Senior Automation Scientist, you will support the development, implementation, testing, and optimization of automation solutions for analytical science workflows, including cell-based, immunological, and genomic assays.\nThe role focuses on hands-on support for converting laboratory processes into reliable, scalable, and dataenabled automated workflows. You will work with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional partners to build and test workcells, develop liquid-handling methods, support data automation, troubleshoot system performance, and document technical solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the design, development, and implementation of laboratory automation solutions for analytical workflows.\nOperate, program, test, and maintain automated liquid-handling platforms, with Hamilton and Lynx experience preferred.\nDevelop, modify, and optimize liquid-handling methods and scripts under the guidance of senior team members.\nBuild automation module and/or workcell, including integration of liquid handlers, laboratory instruments, robotic devices, scheduling software, and supporting equipment. Integrate automated workflows into workcells and test communication between instruments, automation platforms, and scheduling systems.\nHelp translate manual laboratory procedures into robust automated workflows.\nExpertise in automation testing, method verification, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.\nTroubleshoot automation hardware, software, liquid-handling, communication, and workflow issues.\nHands-on experience data automation and data engineering related to automated workflow operation, including file management, data transfer, data parsing, result tracking, and basic data review.\nMaintain technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, test plans, user guides, and technical reports.\nSupport the training of laboratory personnel on automation systems and workflows.\nCommunicate project progress, issues, risks, dependencies, and support needs to the Senior Automation Scientist and project team.\nSupport the integration of automated instruments with workflow execution software, data repositories, and LIMS platforms where applicable.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, or a related scientific or technical field with 2+ years work experience with laboratory automation or automated liquid-handling systems; Hamilton experience preferred.\nMaster’s degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, or a related scientific or technical field. OCT2026\nExperience with developing workcell automation solutions, workcells, products and building and integration of automation workflows involving liquid handlers, laboratory instruments, robotics, or scheduling software.\nExperience with data automation and data handling associated with automated laboratory workflows.\nFamiliarity with Hamilton VENUS, Dynamic Device Method Manager, HighRes Cellario, or comparable automation software.\nBasic programming or scripting experience in Python, C++, or a similar language.\nStrong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and proactively communicate project progress, issues, risks, dependencies, and support needs to the Senior Automation Scientist and project team.\nAbility to work hands-on in a fully on-site laboratory environment and manage assigned deliverables.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting analytical laboratory workflows, such as cell-based, immunological, genomic, or flow cytometry assays.\nExperience with Hamilton VANTAGE/STAR/STARlet or comparable liquid-handling platforms.\nExperience integrating laboratory automation with LIMS, instrument-control, scheduling, or datamanagement systems.\nFamiliarity with barcode-based sample tracking, chain of identity, or chain of custody controls.\nFamiliarity with cell therapy CMC fast-paced environment and matrix, project-based team works.\nHands-on experience with engineering design, prototyping, and machine-shop fabrication, including developing custom fixtures, components, and in-house laboratory automation solutions from concept through build and testing.\nThe annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $90,960.80 to $136,441.20 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.\nDate Posted\n03-Nov-2026Closing Date\n15-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. 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