Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC · 1 day ago
LAB Automation Specialist
San Diego, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expStellar Consulting Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Automation Specialist to work on-site at clients' locations. The successful candidate will conduct critical experiments to enhance laboratory operations while ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality results within established timelines.
DevOpsInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Babita Bankoti
Responsibilities
Leverage integrated assay automation platform to execute medium-high-throughput cell-based screens and assays in collaboration with therapeutic area and functional area scientists
Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms to support best-practice and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation
Assist with the programming of the automated platform for assay protocol development
'First-responder' for troubleshooting and error recovery
Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures
Flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
Manage laboratory inventories
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and guidelines
Support equipment maintenance and establish strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations
Interact with other engineers to leverage platform / systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime
Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 2 years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support OR
Associate degree with 5+ years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support
Ability to operate automated systems and associated instrumentation, execute cell-based and biochemical assays (luminescence, fluorescence, AlphaScreen, imaging, etc.) is required
Comprehensive understanding of automation equipment and cell culture
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices
Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
Ability to read and interpret chemical labeling and hazardous signage
MS Office Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Preferred
Master's Degree in a Life Sciences or Engineering related subject
Experience with Biomek iSeries, Combi, BlueWasher, Cytomat, Precise, Staubli, WDII, PlateLoc, Xpeel, Cytation, Pherastar, Vspin, Echo is preferred
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team-based environment
Proficient in cellular and biochemical assay techniques
Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture
Knowledge of device networking and communications protocols
Experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages a plus
Company
Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC
Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC, is a boutique business & technology consulting company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Varun Jhanjee
Global CEO & Chief Sales Officer
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