Automation Engineer

Chesterfield, MO

Hello,
 
My name is Neelam, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Lab Automation Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Chesterfield, MO. Details for the position are as follows:
 
Job Description: 
  • Pay is $34-37/hr to Start.
  • 18-month assignment, possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
  • Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (Fully Onsite).
  • Will be part of the Analytical R&D Laboratory Automation team to support the development and implementation of automated protocols for vaccines, antibodies, and protein products.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows utilizing robotics platforms and integrated instruments.
  • Configure and optimize automation systems to align with experimental objectives and data management systems.
  • Integrate and connect various analytical instruments with laboratory automation platforms.
  • Assess current manual laboratory processes, identify opportunities for automation, and collaborate with scientific staff to convert manual protocols into automated workflows.
  • Support lab automation needs and provides technical assistance to end users.
  • Document procedures and create best practices.
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Computer Science or related field with at least 1 year post grad experience in a lab environment OR MS degree with no post grad experience is Required.
  • Strong experience using and troubleshooting automated lab equipment such as liquid handlers / plate readers / washers / dispensers / robotic systems is Required.
  • Experience with programming such as  Python / java / JavaScript / C# is Required.
  • MS Office experience is Required.
 
If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this post with your resume attached or contact me at 813-600-3536. Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days. 
 

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