Automation Engineer I​/II​/III

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work.

Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

Genezen is hiring for an Automation Engineer in our Lexington, MA office. The position will be hired as an Engineer I, II or III dependent on experience level of the successful candidate. The Automation Engineer is responsible for the administration of all facilities and process automation.

• Provides automation support and troubleshooting services to Genezen’s operational groups.
• Supports design, implementation, and commissioning/qualification of new automation systems.
• Provides budgetary and schedule estimates for all automation related projects.
• Leads automation specific projects to modify/improve equipment, facilities, and/or process controls with supervisory oversight.
• Provides technical support and analysis for the resolution of deviations, investigations, and process issues.
• Develops test scripts, automation procedures, and specifications.
• Candidate will be required to carry a cellular phone and be on call to support manufacturing operations.

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs
• Criminal background check required
• Other duties as assigned

B.S in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE 2-8+ years relevant experience

Troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems

Desired

Experience with Allen-Bradley, Johnson Controls Desired Familiarity  with cGMP operations and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations

Essential

Experience with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical equipment commissioning, validation, and performance monitoring.

Essential

The compensation range for this position is dependent upon experience level of the successful candidate. The ranges are as follows:

• Automation Engineer I - $70,000-$90,000
• Automation Engineer II - $90,000-$110,000
• Automation Engineer III - $110,000-$130,000

• Regularly sit for long periods of time

• Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail

Committed to Science

Urgency in action for the patients

Resilience & Grit in operations

Execute with Excellence & Integrity

Solutions driven for our partners

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
• Paid sick time
• 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary
• Share Appreciation Rights
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Dental & vision care
• Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is…