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The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated laboratory instrumentation and integrated automation systems. This individual will work closely with scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable laboratory operations and support automation-driven workflows. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with laboratory automation platforms, instrumentation support, software-driven workflows, equipment validation, and troubleshooting of automated laboratory instruments, along with a strong interest in process improvement and operational efficiency.\nThis position contributes to a fast-paced and dynamic program and reports to the Director of Lab Operations.\n*This position is a full time role, in-person at Colossal HQ in Dallas, TX. It requires a flexible schedule, including some early/late hours and weekend work depending on scientific team needs and required equipment troubleshooting.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain automation methods using laboratorycontrol platforms such as, Hamilton Venus/Revolution and HighRes Cellario schedulers. \nProvide hands-on support, consumable ordering & restocking, troubleshooting, and maintenance for automated laboratory instrumentation and integrated automation systems to ensure reliable day-to-day operations. \nDiagnose and resolve complex mechanical, software, and system integration issues to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational continuity. \nPerform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities, including equipment upgrades, modifications, and validation support. \nExecute installation, testing, and validation activities to verify equipment performance, accuracy, reliability, and laboratory stability. \nCoordinate issue triage with end users, vendors and external service providers while maintaining accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, and validation documentation. \nTrain end users on laboratory automation systems and contribute to process improvements, operational initiatives, and innovations that enhance laboratory efficiency. \nRequired Skills, Experience and Education\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or a related field. \n5+ years of relevant experience with automated laboratory instruments and integrated automation systems\nExperience troubleshooting and developing custom scripts for HamiltonSTAR/VANTAGE, SPT Labtech firefly+ and other liquid handling instruments.\nExperience troubleshooting and writing protocols for Hamilton Venus and HighRes Bio Cellario schedulers.\nExperience with laboratory instrumentation and automation systems. \nStrong analytical skills, collaboration, documentation, and communication skills.\nMust be able to prioritize and work well under pressure\nProficiency in programming languages such as HSL, VBScript, JavaScript, Python, C++, or R.\nPreferred Skills\nKnowledge of cell line development, FACS or NGS workflows including routine cell line maintenance and expansion, stem cell differentiation, genotyping and high-throughput screening. \nExperience with Agilent VWorks, Beckman Coulter Tempo/Echo and Formulatrix Cellmatic/Stack schedulers is a plus. \nWhat Colossal Offers Full-Time Employees:\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nExcellent paid time off and company holidays so you can rest and recharge \nFlexible spending accounts (FSA)\nCompany matched 401k retirement plan\nPaid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks\nEducation reimbursement \nAn opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state\nThe team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. \nThrough it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.\nColossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive. \nEEO is the Law \nSearch Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. 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