Associate Principal Scientist, Laboratory Automation Engineer

Laboratory Animal Management Association

Rahway, New Jersey, United States
Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
On-site
Robotic liquid handlers and workcells
Scripting/programming in python, c#, vba, javascript, or r
Commercial lab automation platforms (tecan, biomek, formulatrix, hamilton)
The Laboratory Animal Management Association is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist, Laboratory Automation Engineer in Rahway, New Jersey. The role focuses on designing and optimizing automated laboratory systems to enhance biopharmaceutical research, requiring expertise in laboratory automation and a strong collaborative spirit

Job Summary

  • The chosen candidate will leverage their laboratory robotics and automation skills to enable development efforts across the company's small molecule, biologics, and vaccines portfolio.
  • This role will work collaboratively with drug product, drug substance, analytical, automation scientists/engineers, and cross-functional teams to build innovative capabilities in laboratory automation.
  • The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable, and offered a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Matching Summary

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The Laboratory Animal Management Association is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist, Laboratory Automation Engineer in Rahway, New Jersey. The role focuses on designing and optimizing automated laboratory systems to enhance biopharmaceutical research, requiring expertise in laboratory automation and a strong collaborative spirit.

Salary

Base: $142,400.00 - $224,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Robotic liquid handlers and workcells
  • Scripting/programming in Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, or R
  • Commercial lab automation platforms (Tecan, Biomek, Formulatrix, Hamilton)
  • Integrating laboratory instruments with software
  • Biopharmaceutical process research and development

Nice-to-have

  • Benchling, Signals, or other lab notebook software
  • ThermoFisher Momentum, Biosero Green Button Go, or HighRes Cellario
  • Data science and AI/ML concepts
  • Wet lab experience in pharma R&D

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • M.S. with at least 5 years of relevant experience
  • B.S. with at least 7 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in a lab-based setting with lab automation
  • Experience leading technical projects with cross-functional teams

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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