Performs a variety of sophisticated activities in support of automated instrumentation. Performs tasks following company SOPs and policies, while also adhering to automation standard processes independently.  Develops and supports initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

• Develops and validates scripts/methods. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.

• Develops liquid classes for liquid handling workstations and trains others to perform liquid class testing.

• Maintenance and complex remedial maintenance (e.g., sophisticated hardware replacements)

• Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing without supervision.

• Supports new hires and trainees in completing scripts/methods.

• Uses advanced troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software) to solve complex problems

• Program scripts with high complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation

• Posseses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices.  Trains others on documentation and SOPs/laboratory automation best practicies.

• Performs programming and/or process mapping for fully automated workflows

• Designs and implements data integrity processes

• Provides team coaching/mentorship

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 4+ years).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Direct experience with automation instrumentation required; vendor service certification preferred

• Experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) required; vendor programming certification (or equivalent) preferred

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of analytical instrumentation and data acquisition systems

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities

• Proven track record to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

• Proven understanding of GxP requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA

• Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

• Proficient in complex automated platform software use and programming

• Proven ability to train other automation staff for programming, liquid class testing, labware testing, etc.

• Knowledge of data generation and statistical programs

• Knowledge of general chemistry, separation science, immunochemistry, molecular genomics, biomarker, and/or vaccine science related concepts and/or technologies (as applicable) systems

• Technical writing skills

• Effective communication (written and oral) and organizational skills