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We are building next-generation capabilities to accelerate workflows, improve data quality, and enable smarter scientific decision-making. This is an exciting time for the organization as we create an industry-leading biologics discovery platform that unites scientific excellence, automation, and digital innovation.\nWe are seeking a Senior Automation Scientist/Engineer to help drive this transformation by embedding laboratory automation and robotics into our workflows and shaping the future of biologics discovery science. You will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotics, high-throughput systems, and associated data workflows across the BE organization-building solutions that connect instruments, workflow control, data systems, and labware into platforms that are robust, scalable, and operationally sustainable. The successful candidate will bring a strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for the reliability and long-term performance of our platforms.\nWorking in a matrix organization, you will partner closely with scientists to understand assay goals, advise on the most effective automation approaches, and translate scientific requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions. Success in this role depends on pairing strong expertise in laboratory automation, scripting, and liquid handling with a clear understanding of the underlying science and how equipment capabilities and design choices affect data quality and reproducibility.\nTypical Accountabilities\nDeliver robust, scalable automation platforms that integrate high-throughput, bench-scale, and related laboratory systems-partnering with scientists to document and map workflows, capture assay requirements, and translate them into fit-for-purpose automation solutions. \nServe as the technical authority across multiple automation platforms, scheduling software, and scripting environments-guiding design decisions, resolving complex technical issues, and advising on how equipment capabilities and limitations shape data quality and scientific outcomes. \nOwn the reliability and continuous improvement of shared automation systems and workflows, identifying root causes, driving durable fixes, and raising the operational performance of the platform over time. \nSupport the ongoing operation and troubleshooting of deployed automated workflows to ensure sustained performance and rapid resolution of technical issues. \nGrow the technical capability of the team by training, mentoring, or supervising junior engineers and scientists, and by influencing scientific thinking and project direction across the automation community and broader stakeholder network. \nEssential Qualifications\nBachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, computer science, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.\nExperience integrating automation with R&D bench science in a biologics, drug discovery, or related life sciences setting. \nDeep hands-on experience withdiverse laboratory automation platforms, liquid handlers, and/or high-throughput analytical technologies. Practical experience with liquid class development and labware definition, evaluation, or optimization. \nExpertise in automation scheduling software and advanced programming knowledge of liquid handler platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Labcyte, Agilent), including creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotics and automation scripts. \nStrong understanding of the science underpinning laboratory workflows and assays, and how equipment capabilities and limitations affect automation design and data quality. \nStrong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. \nDemonstrated track record of taking initiative and driving durable improvements to systems, workflows, or team practices. \nDesirable skills\nExperience implementing automation with orchestration platforms (e.g., Green Button Go, Thermo Momentum, Cellario). \nWorking knowledge of Python, C#, or similar languages, practical experience in database connectivity, data management, and extracting data from ASCII/delimited files to enable automation-related informatics integration and data-driven science. \nTrack record of delivering automation solutions in a biologics discovery setting and influencing scientific direction and technical strategy in automation-related projects. \nThe annual base pay for this position ranges from $124K to $171K. 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\n02-Nov-2026Closing Date\n09-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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