Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer

Revvity•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

This position is a member of the global Product Development team who will support all automation activities globally and deliver on strategic company goals.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or Life sciences, preferably Biotechnology or Biochemistry
7+ years of experience in a laboratory setting
3+ years of experience with automation and instrumentation (implementation and troubleshooting)
1+ years of experience with liquid handling automation, tube labeling and scanning, sample handling automation, and/or integrated robotic systems
1+ years of experience leading and delivering on complex-interdepartmental projects

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or Life Sciences, preferable Biotechnology or Biochemistry
Scripting (C#) and systems integrations experience is highly desirable
Familiarity with Quality System concepts and CLIA requirements
Experience working with FDA-regulated products is strongly preferred
Requires analytical skills to plan, design, or enhance complex systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive awareness of automation and scientific fields
Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of personal & professional initiative
Problem solving ability - able to develop creative, practical solutions that meet business objectives
Ability to work in a global, multicultural collaborative environment
Strong organizational management; able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Shows proactivity in identifying and then overcoming problems. Knows how their role fits in with the whole process
Takes responsibility for delivering the required results to the required standards
Acknowledges the importance of high standards and works to get things right first time every time

Responsibilities

Lead the design and optimization work for automated workflows for diagnostic applications, utilizing in-house tools and newly developed or scripted solutions
Liaise with program management, QA, QC, Development, and Marketing teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet customer needs
Assess economic impact model for process usage and delivery to customers
Installation, validation, and maintenance of instrumentation platforms and automation suites
Develop acceptance criteria and test methods to demonstrate new system performance
Execute validations in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
Effectively manage and develop junior scientists and engineers within the Development group
Act as a liaison between OI and equipment vendors. Responsible for equipment purchase, installation, service contracts, etc.
Responsible for training Technical Support and Sales teams in automated platforms (including development of SOPs and training materials)
Deliver demonstrations of automation solutions for key customers
Pioneer new approaches to streamlining and simplifying T-SPOT and other workflows
Support Product Development department in coordinating and timely execution of development milestones, product launches, new product and process development, line extensions, and support of existing products.
Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)