Lab Automation Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an Automation Specialist to support laboratory automation, cell culture workflows, and assay operations. This role will develop, implement, and maintain automated processes while improving scalability, efficiency, and data integration across research programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize automated workflows for cell culture and laboratory assays.
  • Translate manual laboratory processes into scalable automated solutions.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automation and liquid handling systems.
  • Support integration of laboratory data, automation workflows, and information management systems.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, vendors, and technical teams to improve automation capabilities.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and quality control processes.
  • Train users and support process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD with 0-3 years of experience or Master's degree with 4-6 years of experience in Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience automating cell culture or laboratory workflows.
  • Experience with laboratory automation platforms and liquid handling systems.
  • Programming experience with Python, C#, or similar languages.
  • Experience troubleshooting and optimizing automated workflows.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with organoids, spheroids, 3D cell culture, or advanced in vitro model systems.
  • Experience with automation scheduling software, LIMS integration, or laboratory data systems.
  • Experience with cellular assays, imaging, flow cytometry, or biomarker analysis.
  • Experience supporting laboratory scale-up, automation projects, or vendor management activities.

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Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].