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Job Description
The Liquid Handling Automation Specialist reports to the Head of Operational Engineering and is responsible for robotic automation within a fast pace and highly automated biotech environment including oligonucleotide manufacturing, gene synthesis and sequencing applications
Responsibilities Include:- Validates, adapts and customizes new robotic equipment to support the automation of the lab processes
- Develops, validates and implements new applications for current and new robotic lab equipment
- Continuously analyses and improves current automation in the lab by applying state of the art technology
- Integrates and connects different robotic platforms into highly automated production lines by using best practice for both the individual platforms and their integration
- Develops and/or customizes software components for the communication between the robotic platforms and the LIMS system as well as software components for the scheduling of lab processes in the automated production line
- Works together with the process chemists to design and implement specific methods / protocols for the production environment
- Works together with the Maintenance department for modifications to robotic platforms, the production lines or the lab environment
- Documents all steps of the design and implementation process and collects and analyzes experimental data for the validation process (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Coordinates with production and maintenance for the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and processes
- Works with vendors of liquid handling systems and manages service level of vendors
- Research best liquid handling equipment for applications and keep up to date information about all systems
- Communicates effectively with all levels of production and management
- Provide day-to-day operational support of Compound Logistics to support Lead Evaluation and Compound screening activities including registration, weighing, storing, inventory maintenance and internal and external shipping of research compounds
- Interface between biologists, engineers and data management team and be ensure maximum uptime of Compound Logistics automated laboratory equipment
- Process sample requests for distribution and maintain proper documentation
- Daily instrument prep for liquid handlers and automation including, troubleshooting and recovery of basic instrumentation errors
- Hands-on hardware/programming experience with robotic liquid handlers (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent) and robotic integration / scheduling software (e.g. HighRes Biosolutions Cellario or Thermo Scientific Momentum) is preferred
- Technical knowledge and experience with laboratory automation and compound processing and tracking, including knowledge and use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is preferred
- Label and track compounds for storage and shipment label compounds
- Liquid handling QC operation and data analysis
- Is responsible for robotic automation within a fast pace and highly automated biotech environment including oligonucleotide manufacturing, gene synthesis and sequencing applications
- Validates, adapts and customizes new robotic equipment to support the automation of the lab processes
- Develops, validates and implements new applications for current and new robotic lab equipment.
- Continuously analyses and improves current automation in the lab by applying state of the art technology
- Integrates and connects different robotic platforms into highly automated production lines by using best practice for both the individual platforms and their integration
- Ensures that all processes are ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 13485 conform
Qualifications
Requirements:- BS degree in Engineering with 3-5 years experience, preferably in an ISO-9001:2000 or cGMP biotechnology manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience with liquid handling equipment is preferred.
- Ability to work independent and project oriented
- Ability to evaluate experimental results independently
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to set priorities, manage multiple priority tasks and make technical decisions within time constraints.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Familiar with standard laboratory procedures
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Windows Explorer
- Ability to work with Hazardous Chemicals and to lift 35+ pounds
- Annual RCRA awareness training.
- MS degree in Engineering
- Previous training experience
- Previous SOP documentation.
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Louisville, KYare encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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