Cell Assay Automation Specialist

PerkinElmer • Cambridge, MA

5d • $56,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for the role of Automation Specialist. In this role, the successful candidate will work on-site at clients' locations to provide support, responsiveness, and knowledge to the customized specifications of the clients' users. The Automation Specialist will conduct critical experiments to facilitate the advancement of laboratory operations, utilizing the clients' existing lab processes and facilities to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality results within established timelines. Ability to operate automated systems and associated instrumentation, execute cell-based and biochemical assays (luminescence, fluorescence, AlphaScreen, imaging, etc.) is required.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of automation equipment and cell culture
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Ability to read and interpret chemical labeling and hazardous signage.
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Bachelor’s degree Life Sciences, or related discipline with 2 years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support ; Associate degree with 5+ years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a Life Sciences or related subject.
• Experience with Biomek iSeries, Combi, BlueWasher, Cytomat, Precise, Staubli, WDII, PlateLoc, Xpeel, Cytation, Pherastar, Vspin, Echo is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team-based environment.
• Proficient in cellular and biochemical assay techniques.
• Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture.
• Knowledge of device networking and communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures
• Leverage integrated assay automation platform to execute medium-high-throughput cell-based screens and assays in collaboration with therapeutic area and functional area scientists.
• Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms to support best-practice and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation.
• Programming of the automated platform for assay protocol development.
• 'First-responder' for troubleshooting and error recovery.
• Flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage laboratory inventories and handle biohazardous materials according to safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support equipment maintenance and establish strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations.
• Interact with other engineers to leverage platform / systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree