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Eurofins · 21 hours ago

Robotics and Automation Associate Scientist

Groton, CT, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25/hr - $27.25/hr

2+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. They are seeking an associate scientist/scientist to develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will help design, prototype and develop laboratory automation solutions for drug product development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Assist with design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation

Enable use of digital tools for machine learning and self-optimization to enhance automation goals

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement automated equipment and develop novel solutions for execution of laboratory experimentation

Innovate with academic and industrial collaborators to identify unmet needs and develop novel solutions

Partner with research scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPDS workflows for solid dosage form development

Implement a robotic control system for orchestration of multiple workstreams using modular laboratory equipment

Enable data management systems to retrieve, process and store relevant lab data from both manual and automated experiments

Develop and implement data analytics tools for process optimization, process modeling, and visualization

Participation with departmental initiatives, continuous improvement teams, scientific presentations, and external collaborations to influence scientific and business impact of the group

Qualification

Automation EngineeringRoboticsC/C++PythonData AnalyticsMachine LearningAPIMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingCollaboration

Required

Master of Science Degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Sciences or closely related discipline

OR a Bachelor's degree in these disciplines with 2-4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting

Strong coding with C/C++ or Python

Experience working with Application Programming Interface (API) and Open Platform Communications (OPC)

Data processing experience, including AI agents, machine learning, and Bayesian optimization

Experience working with computer-aided vision systems for testing and analysis of product quality attributes

Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills