Robotics and Automation Associate Scientist

We are seeking an associate scientist/scientist to join the SmartLab within Drug Product Design and Supply.The successful candidate will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.Position Responsibilities:The successful candidate will help design, prototype and develop laboratory automation solutions for drug product development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Assist with design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation.Enable use of digital tools for machine learning and self-optimization to enhance automation goals.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement automated equipment and develop novel solutions for execution of laboratory experimentation.Innovate with academic and industrial collaborators to identify unmet needs and develop novel solutions.Partner with research scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPDS workflows for solid dosage form development.Implement a robotic control system for orchestration of multiple workstreams using modular laboratory equipment.Enable data management systems to retrieve, process and store relevant lab data from both manual and automated experiments.Develop and implement data analytics tools for process optimization, process modeling, and visualization.Participation with departmental initiatives, continuous improvement teams, scientific presentations, and external collaborations to influence scientific and business impact of the group.