Laboratory Automation Specialist III

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Role
Automation Specialist III.

This is a fully onsite role based at our Greenfield, IN Laboratory. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Automation Specialist III Performs a variety of complex activities in support of automated instrumentation. Conducts activities following company SOPs and policies, while also adhering to automation best practices with independence. Develops and supports initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity of the laboratory.

• 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.
• Maintains existing liquid handling workstations through preventative maintenance and complex remedial maintenance (e.g., complex hardware replacements)
• Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing without supervision.
• Supports new hires and trainees in executing scripts/methods.
• Participates in validation projects and, with minimal supervision, conducts validation experiments. May serve as a Principal Investigator
• 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
• Possesses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices. Trains others on documentation and SOPs/laboratory automation best practices.
• Performs programming and/or process mapping for fully automated workflows
• Designs and implements data integrity processes
• Provides team coaching/mentorship

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 5+ years).
• Minimum Of 2 Years Required Hamilton/Venus Experience

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.

• Scinomix VXL (×3, identical configurations for filling and labeling) – RS fills
• Hamilton STARlet - CE buffer vial prep; volumetric sample prep, etc.
• Biotage Extrahera – ProA/L capture

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