Senior Automation Engineer, -Throughput Screening

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain high-throughput screening systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and biologists to develop new automation workflows and platforms.
• Troubleshoot automated workflows, interpret data, and communicate findings to technical personnel.
• Use Python (or similar) for automation tasks.
• Support and guide technical personnel on automation equipment and systems.
• Stay current with advances in automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 4+ years’ experience with laboratory automation equipment and automated systems for screening, compound handling, automated chemistry, or related applications (relevant PhD experience considered).
• Basic understanding of system scheduling software, databases, and script programming.
• Proficient, in-depth knowledge of Python (or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated workflows.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and findings to technical personnel; strong written and verbal communication.

• Experience with lab-in-the-loop or closed-loop systems.
• Chemistry automation expertise.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and scientists to develop new automation platforms.

• Salary range: $93,800–$174,200/year; final determined by skills/experience and reviewed periodically.
• Performance-based cash incentive; potential annual equity awards (level-dependent).
• Comprehensive US benefits package (health, life, disability, 401(k) with match, time off).