Zifo ยท 19 hours ago
Lab Automation Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expZifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, and Manufacturing QC. The Lab Automation Engineer role involves providing technical laboratory automation services and consulting to analyze customer needs and propose solutions, while ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of laboratory automation equipment.
Data ManagementInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Provides technical support of customer laboratory environments
Ensure that common automation equipment is properly maintained and in good working order. This includes stand-alone liquid handlers (Hamilton, Echo, Tecan, etc), plate readers (SpectraMax, Envision, Neo2, etc) plate washers/dispensers, as well as several fully integrated robotic systems
Install, operate, maintain, QC, troubleshoot problems, create methods/scripts, and train users on instruments is required
Configured in-lab settings for automation software (eg: Cellario, Green Button Go) as required to train robotic equipment
Perform unit test scripts for in-Lab automation equipment to validate the remote programmed software
Able to build and operate debugging scripts and perform simple parallel development in the production environment
Modify existing systems, instruments, methods and software to meet evolving needs
Work collaboratively with discovery, engineering and expression groups at the local sites to optimize research efficiencies through implementation of automation process improvements and novel technologies
Ensures adherence to client's corporate policies through periodic reporting and compliance programs
Document procedures, policies, troubleshooting and best practices
Perform system preventative maintenances based on client's schedule, if applicable
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the company and/or customer's site safety code
Experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and scripting for liquid handlers, dispensers, plate washers, plate readers, Octet, etc. required
Programming experience using Python, Java, C# or VB.NET
Experience with scheduling, operation, training and troubleshooting of fully integrated robotic systems
Expertise with Hi-Res BioSolutions' Cellario or Biosero's Green Button Go scheduling software is a plus
Experience with Titian Mosaic is a plus
Exemplary interpersonal skills including the ability to work with other automation engineers and non-automation scientists
Excellent organizational skills, as exemplified by an aptitude for clear record-keeping and data analysis, and the ability to prioritize work across multiple projects
Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests
Ability to troubleshoot complex instrument and technology issues
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to identify, track and complete tasks for multiple projects
Bachelor of Science in computer science, life science or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of relevant technical experience including (but not limited to); biotech/pharmaceutical company or an automation provider
Preferred
Good understanding of pharmaceutical research and drug Discovery & development processes and biologics workflows
Experience with scientific instrumentation
Benefits
Accrued vacation
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company matching
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Company
Zifo
We help science-driven organisations innovate for a better future through our full range of specialist scientific informatics services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Raj Prakash G
Co-Founder & CEO
Narasimhan Aravamudhan
Vice President - Service Delivery
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