Automation Engineer

JOB SUMMARY: AUTOMATION ENGINEER The Automation Engineer will be responsible for migrating assays and processes from bench-top to automated liquid handling systems and integrated platforms.
Essential Responsibilities: Automation Engineer Ability to program complex processes on the liquid handling systems, handling all aspects from requirements gathering to hands-on development and testing to process validation and hand-off to perform hands-on troubleshooting, train end users, recover from errors, and proactively. maintain equipment. Manage multiple systems in core lab environments: establish best practices, proactively monitor system performance, respond to errors and urgent requests in a timely manner. Define requirements and specifications for internal clients and work with vendors to design and configure systems to meet those needs. Capable of working with cross-functional project groups (scientists, managers, IT, facilities) necessary for successfully setting up large systems and related infrastructure OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Science or Engineering discipline Experience: 5-7 years of related experience with the following... Previous experience with assay development; liquid handling performance qualification, biological assay, optimization, and inter-intra-assay performance validation. Expertise with protocol development and operation of integrated systems and automation scheduling software applications. Experience with the following standard life science application areas: microbiology, molecular biology, high throughput diagnostic testing. Detailed knowledge of multiple liquid handing systems (Example - Hamilton Vantage, Tecan EVO, Agilent Bravo, or similar liquid handling platforms) Proficiency with any major programming language (Example - C#.NET, python) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compensation Expectations: $90k - $110k Location: Clarksville, Indiana (relocation assistance can be offered depending on candidate experience) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, and more! Shift/Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday from 3am - 11:30am