Applications are being sought for an Associate Scientist position in our Research and Development Division's Biologics Pilot Plant (BPP) supporting the automation engineering group. Individual will perform various automation and data driven activities supporting pilot-scale campaigns for the GMP manufacture of bulk biologic (vaccines and therapeutic proteins) clinical supplies. Candidate will participate in a range of activities including, but are not limited to: Providing/leading ongoing automation system and IT support and executing projects in the Biologics Pilot Plant Automation and Process Engineering Group Participating in the design, scope, implementation, and maintenance of pilot plant projects Actively working in a multi-discipline project team environment Developing and maintaining SDLC documentation. Participating/leading in the troubleshooting of various automation system technologies Participating/leading in upgrade and ongoing maintenance projects on systems in the facility. Cross training in a variety of technologies. Supporting automation needs across the facility Working with the team to innovate and evaluate new technologies and automation systems to improve the pilot plant's reliability and increase efficiencies In addition to the core responsibilities outlined above, an opportunity exists to contribute towards defining/streamlining various business processes for efficient and flexible management of a multi-product facility for the manufacture of clinical supplies for products in all phases of development. Some overtime (including weekends) and occasional second shift work may be required.