Cellares · 7 hours ago
Automation Engineer (I, II, III)
Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expCellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) focused on mass manufacturing of cell therapies. The Automation Engineer will support the development and operation of automated QC testing workflows in a regulated GMP environment, ensuring consistent execution and optimization of automation processes.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturingMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Support the transfer and validation of automated QC workflow steps
Validate and optimize automated methods for sample preparation, analysis, and data collection
Monitor system performance, track recurring issues, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to implement technical and procedural improvements
Conduct validation testing of liquid handling methods and integrated systems to ensure proper functionality and performance
Analyze automation workflows to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization
Develop and implement troubleshooting methodologies to identify and resolve QC test method issues
Provide automation system and instrumentation support and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
2+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory automation systems
Experience programming and optimizing liquid handling methods
Experience developing and implementing integrated automation solutions using Biosero's Green Button Go software
Experience with laboratory analytical instruments and automated systems
Experience integrating and managing assay results with LIMS
Familiar with flow cytometry, genomic, and cell-based assays
Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation, and training materials
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Benefits
Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) Matching
Onsite lunches
Stock options
Company
Cellares
Cellares is an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization dedicated to the automated, large-scale production of cell therapies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$612MKey Investors
BlackRock,Eclipse VenturesKoch Disruptive TechnologiesDecheng Capital,Eclipse Ventures
2026-01-28Series D· $257M
2023-08-23Series C· $255M
2021-05-05Series B· $82M
Leadership Team
Fabian Gerlinghaus
Co-Founder & CEO
Omar Kurdi
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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