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LIMS Lab Automation Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Posted: 12/01/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: LIMS Job Number: 581227 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Biopharma organization in clinical stage seeks a Lab Automation Engineer for a year plus long contract opportunity with likely extensions, located onsite near Pittsburg, PA. This requires 2+ years in lab automation to include development in Python data packages like NumPy, SciPy, pandas and Shiny, as well as SQL. Additionally, this individual will be required to have a history troubleshooting complex lab systems like, APC, HPLC, NMR, and automated liquid handling systems; similar instrumentation expertise is acceptable as well. Lastly commercial LIMS and barcoding expertise are also required. This opportunity requires US Citizen/Green Card work authorization and offers a long-term W2 contract (w/wo benefits) for a Lab Automation Engineer willing to be onsite in PA. Relocation is available for the right person.


Benefits:
  • A long-term contract opportunity within a successful and stable organization.
  • The opportunity to work on a new commercial LIMS implementation for multiple sites from start to finish.
  • An opportunity to relocate to PA to include relocation assistance based on individual and location.

Responsibilities:
  • Designing, programming, optimizing, and troubleshooting the automation of a variety of instruments to include liquid handling systems, automated patch clamps (APC), NMR, HPLC, LCMS and plate readers.
  • Performing and directing the integration of lab hardware systems and LIMS.
  • Managing and processing data for LIMS and instrumentation.
  • Assisting in the development of barcoding systems in the management of  compound and reagent libraries and implementing these.
  • Regularly identifying lab process improvements through discovery conversations with research scientists, while also monitoring emerging technology.
  • Performing regular troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of lab instrumentation.
  • Liaising with IT Teams to ensure regular security and backups of lab instrumentation systems.
  • Developing and maintaining robust documentation and training for lab instrumentation and utilization.

Requirements:
  • US Citizen or Green Card Work Authorization, located in the US.
  • BS/MS in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Sciences; will consider a related area but 2+ years programming expertise is required.
  • A history of working with all associated systems to include commercial LIMS, liquid handling systems, APC, NMR, HPLC, LCMS and plate readers.
  • 2+ years’ experience within lab automation and development of Python data packages like NumPy, SciPy, pandas and Shiny, as well as SQL.
  • 100% onsite role in PA with relocation assistance provided to those interested in relocating to the area.
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