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Automation Engineer

GenScript/ProBio
Location
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Posted
27 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$70,000 – $90,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields
  • 1+ year of relevant experience in automation development in a biomanufacturing environment
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Experience troubleshooting liquid handling instruments such as Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR
  • Extensive experience in writing scripts/protocols for Tecan, Hamilton, Thermo Momentum Scheduler
Nice to have
  • Experience with molecular biology experiments
  • Basic understanding of equipment communication, networking, TCP/IP, serial communication, or automation software
  • Basic programming or scripting experience
  • Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environment
What the job really is

As an Automation Engineer at GenScript, you will develop and maintain automation workflows to support high throughput biomanufacturing. Your role will involve troubleshooting and maintaining lab instruments, managing project timelines, and ensuring effective communication with other teams for smooth technology transfer. You will also be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to automation systems.

Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • New Child Leave
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $70,000 – $90,000, depending on experience and qualification
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
  • Experience with molecular biology is a plus but not required, indicating a potential learning curve for candidates without that background
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