Senior Automation Engineer, High-Throughput Screening

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

2d • $93,800 - $174,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining laboratory robotics which support exploratory biology in an automated fashion. The work is hands-on and requires a broad range of engineering disciplines including project management, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical parts, developing protocols, liquid handling, and providing operating system validation/verification. The team's focus is to design, build, maintain, and improve large and small automated systems for high throughput screening and automated cell culture.

Requirements

• B.S. in mechanical, electrical or bioengineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• 3+ years experience servicing and implementing automated systems.
• Experience designing, building and deploying automated laboratory workflows in life sciences or clinical laboratories.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communications skills required to interact effectively between scientific staff, customers, key stakeholders, and vendors.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and CAD (preferably SolidWorks).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Biosero Orchestrator and Green Button Go scheduling software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Biosero Orchestrator / Green Button Go robotic platforms, HighRes BioSolutions (Staubli/Denso/Precise) / Cellario robotic platforms, CellTrio RoboCell, Beckman Echo, GNF Director robotic platforms, and a wide range of laboratory benchtop equipment.
• Basic understanding of C# or equivalent programming language.
• Interest in the evaluation, integration, and optimization of AI models and orchestration frameworks.
• Familiarity with data analysis platforms like Genedata Screener, Spotfire and AI agents.
• Experience working with engineers and scientists to develop new automated platforms.
• Create innovative solutions to support complex biological assays at scale.
• Experience integrating automated systems to LIMS and other scientific data systems, either in-house or commercially available, to support reliable data capture, transfer, traceability, and downstream analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation within DSc in Cambridge, MA.
• Responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art high throughput screening (HTS) systems.
• Working with scientists to adapt biological assays from the bench to fully automated assays using high throughput screening systems.
• Act as project manager for small- and large-scale automation projects.
• The successful candidate will manage, plan, develop, and execute laboratory automation projects from start-up to completion.
• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary groups and individuals to implement solutions that reflect operational efficiencies in terms of throughput, delivery, costs, as well as health, safety and environmental considerations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a stable and productive automation environment through QC and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in the development of SOP’s, maintenance manuals, start-up procedures, and provide training to new users of equipment.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to multitask and effectively manage timelines.
• Must be able to work independently and in team situations.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior