Senior Scientist, Automation & Informatics

Job Overview

The Screening & Compound Profiling group at our Research Laboratories site in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a highly motivated Automation Scientist to join our Automation & Informatics team. The candidate will independently operate automated systems to execute a variety of biochemical and cell‑based assays accurately and efficiently, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and quality.

The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems and workflows to enhance target and lead discovery across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiometabolic, and infectious disease.

• Operate automated systems to perform biochemical and cell‑based assays and ensure accurate data collection.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and associated workflows.
• Identify workflow issues, troubleshoot complex hardware and process problems, and implement improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Use data visualization tools to analyze and present experimental results.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support implementation of new assays and workflows on automation platforms.
• Provide training or technical guidance to colleagues as needed.
• Work within a high‑performance culture that values collaboration, inclusion, engagement, and accountability.

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field plus approximately 10 years of laboratory automation experience. Or an advanced degree (M.S.) with approximately 7 years of laboratory automation experience. Equivalent combinations of education and hands‑on experience will be considered.

• Practical experience with laboratory automation platforms for high‑throughput workflows (e.g., integrated robotic systems, liquid handlers, plate handlers, incubators).
• Expertise with laboratory instrumentation such as low‑volume bulk dispensers, acoustic sample transfer devices, and detectors in both standalone and integrated modes.
• Experience supporting biochemical and/or cell‑based assays and/or arrayed CRISPR screens within a screening context.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and track preventive maintenance for complex instrumentation, including vendor interaction.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automation hardware, basic software issues, and workflow‑level problems.
• Ability to optimize automated workflows and improve operational efficiency, reliability, and robustness.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, documentation, and SOP adherence.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests, prioritize work, and operate independently to meet timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with scientists, automation colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Capability to provide technical guidance and training to colleagues.

• Experience with High Res integrated automation platforms running Cellario Scheduler.
• Experience with Beckman Access systems running Tempo scheduling software.
• Experience with Mosaic Sample Management platform including Tempo Fulfillment Module (TFM).
• Ability to assess and apply emerging technologies, including AI, to streamline laboratory workflows and enhance efficiency, robustness, and scalability.

Salary Range: $ – $.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other insurance for employee and family, retirement benefits (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. Comprehensive benefits information is available at

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.