Location: Medford,MA, USA
Laboratory Automation Engineer - iPSC TechnologiesJob Number: 24-03168Be part of a company that delivers life-changing healthcare solutions. ECLARO is looking for a Laboratory Automation Engineer - iPSC Technologies for our client in Cambridge, MA.ECLARO's client is a leader in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, providing quality, innovative, and affordable medicines that make a difference in the lives of patients all over the world. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!Position Overview:A highly motivated associate lab automation engineer to join the Discovery Biology teamA candidate who is interested in learning advanced cell culture approaches including iPSC technology and automating these approaches to accelerate the discovery of new medicines for neurodegeneration.Responsibilities:Work with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for iPSC maintenance, differentiation and maintenance of differentiated neuronsWork with scientists to develop, optimize and implement automated workflows for disease modelling, target identification and therapeutic profilingPerform lab automation operations including protocol design, run set up and break-down, error recovery, point-teaching etc.Assist scientists with operation of automation platform, providing training and error-recovery support as needed.Manage equipment scheduling, routine and preventative maintenance and lab consumables inventory.Perform and record quality control tests of platform instruments such as liquid handlers, imagers, and plate readers.Assist in maintaining data management platform.Required Qualifications:BS in an engineering discipline (biomedical, robotics, computer science or related field) with 1-3 years experience programming and maintaining lab automation.or Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Physics with 2+ years of relevant automation experienceExperience with liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton Microlab Vantage/STAR, Beckman Biomek i5/i7, Tecan Fluent etc.Experience working with service engineers to troubleshoot and maximize system uptime.Knowledgeable in instrument qualification processes.Fast learner, adaptable and able to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.Preferred Experience:Experience with cell culture and routine molecular biology techniquesHands-on experience applying lab automation to support screening or stem cell related workflowsExperience with lab automation scheduling software and robotic systems such as HighRes Cellario, Hamilton's VenusIf hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill LynchCommuter Check Pretax Commuter BenefitsEligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLAROIf interested, you may contact:Paul ...@eclaro.com646#######Paul Quibuyen | LinkedInEqual Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.