Johnson & Johnson · 19 hours ago
Senior Scientist, Lab Automation
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing treatments and pioneering advancements in medicine. The Senior Scientist, Lab Automation will drive the development and optimization of laboratory automation systems to enhance early drug discovery, requiring collaboration across teams and hands-on expertise in automation technologies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize laboratory automation systems for high-throughput screening and compound profiling
Integrate automation platforms such as HighRes, Beckman, Agilent, and scheduling software (e.g., Thermo Scientific Momentum, Cellario) into seamless workflows
Ensure robust sample tracking, liquid handler QC, and data analysis
Collaborate with informatics and data science teams for robust data capture, metadata management, and analysis
Adapt novel assays for automation, including assays utilizing phenotypic, multi-omic, and genetic technologies
Rapidly troubleshoot and refine production assays, ensuring minimal downtime and high data quality
Execute assays on automation systems day-to-day, partnering with scientific teams to harmonize globally to deliver data at scale
Drive adoption of AI/ML-enabled automation platforms for intelligent assay iteration and predictive analytics
Collaborate on the integration of AI-driven decision-making modules for compound routing and workflow optimization
Work closely with vendors to evaluate and implement automation hardware and software solutions
Partner with internal stakeholders to align automation capabilities with discovery goals and operational needs
Qualification
Required
A degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, or a related field is required
A minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5 years with a Master's degree, or 0–3 years with a PhD in laboratory automation and high‑throughput screening, preferably within early drug discovery
Demonstrated experience with automation platforms (HighRes, Beckman, Agilent), scheduling software (Cellario required), and automation system integration is required
Experience in integrating AI/ML with automation is required
Proficiency in coding/scripting for automation workflows (e.g., Python, R, or similar) is required
Experience with sample tracking, liquid handler QC, and data analysis is required
Proven ability to collaborate across scientific and technical disciplines is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required
Preferred
Experience with tip-based liquid handlers (programming, testing, and troubleshooting) is preferred
IT/networking knowledge to facilitate data workflow design is preferred
Experience with mass spectrometry and safety assay workflows is preferred
Experience with Genedata Screener and Thermo Scientific Momentum is preferred
Strong project management skills is preferred
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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