Scientist, Method Automation

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Scientist, Method Automation ;
Analytical Development, Method Development and Automation

Reporting to the Principal Scientist, Method Development and Automation Team

We are seeking a motivated Scientist, Method Automation to support automated and process analytical technology (PAT)-enabled analytical workflows within Analytical Development. This role will contribute to method automation, assay workflow optimization, technology evaluations, and data-rich testing approaches that improve efficiency, reproducibility, data integrity, and transfer readiness.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to translate manual or semi-manual methods into robust automated workflows, generate high-quality technical data, and support method lifecycle activities for cell therapy and related biopharmaceutical programs.

This role provides hands-on growth at the intersection of analytical development, automation, digital tools, and PAT while supporting workflows that reduce manual variability and improve analytical consistency.

• Support development, optimization, automation, and lifecycle activities for analytical workflows across relevant assay formats.

• Assist in translating manual and semi-manual methods into automated workflows using liquid handlers, integrated systems, instrument software, and digital tools.

• Execute experiments supporting method development, robustness, comparability, verification, validation, QC transfer, and troubleshooting.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automation platforms, assay workflows, instrument integrations, and enabling technologies for reliable and compliant execution.

• Contribute to automation, PAT, and digital integration evaluations, including LIMS, ELN, structured data systems, instrument connectivity, electronic batch records, and analytics platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support method readiness, sampling strategies, transfer expectations, documentation, data review, and continuous improvement.

• PhD 0+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development, method automation, bioassay development, or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• MS with 4+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development, method automation, bioassay development, or a related biopharmaceutical laboratory environment.

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• BS with 6+ years of relevant experience in analytical development, method development,…