Job Title: Automation/Instrumentation Engineer III Location: West Point, PA Hours/Schedule: 1st Shift Type: Contract Responsibilities The Data Science, Automation and Translational Analytics (DATA) group is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide excellent automation and operational support to our scientific partners.
Responsible for the set up and operation of state-of-the-art, end to end laboratory automation systems.
Provide high level automation and engineering support, troubleshooting and assist in the design and fabrication of components to support the clinical research environment.
Must also have the mindset to sustain and operate the systems they have helped build and organize
Liquid Handling / Automation Integration
Programming and integration of work laboratory instrumentation from vendors such as Beckman Coulter, Hamilton, Tecan, Bico, Biotek, Azenta etc.
Ability to write and optimize liquid handling protocols on Biomek/Hamilton/Tecan as well as perform liquid class validation.
Utilize vendors to support and service equipment to minimize down time.
Responsible for operations, troubleshooting and optimization of robotic platforms.
Team Interface
Act collaboratively to solve problems and resolve spontaneous and unique situations with professionalism and service orientation.
Provide timely scientific support to assay staff while maintaining project timelines
Empower, coach, and grow our scientific partners as they work on moving their experiments to robotic platforms.
A cursory understanding of bench science is not required but recommended.
Project Support
Order and procure material required for assay exaction, system builds and general laboratory support.
Creation and execution of installation, testing and validation procedures.
Coordinate installation requirements with Safety and Facilities
Process Optimization
Seek to continuously improve processes, systems, and overall client satisfaction.
Provide direction/information to vendors, suppliers, facilities staff, and service providers as required ensuring excellent coordination/execution of work within the client environment with minimal disruption, as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science or equivalent Required:
High level of automation and engineering competency and technical expertise in the areas of integration, robotics, liquid handling, software and electro-mechanical solutions, and must be able to apply this expertise to continuously improve the organization's technical competency and output.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with site leaders, corporate management, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication of plans and issues.
Must be able to prioritize projects and resources to deliver required level of output and support to customers.
Experience with commercial laboratory software’s and equipment – (Green Button Go, Cellario, Beckman, Labcyte, Tecan, Hamilton, Brooks) Preferred:
Experience working in pharmaceutical or biotech company and/or laboratory experience
Microsoft programming languages (VB, Python, C#, LabVIEW or equivalent).
Regulated or Clinical operation and documentation experience.
Laboratory Field Service experience.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.