Automation Specialist

3 weeks ago


montréal, Canada Symbiotica Group Full time

Automation Specialist - Opportunity to Drive Innovation in Lab Automation


A cutting-edge life sciences team is seeking an Automation Specialist with a strong background in liquid handling automation and biochemical assay workflows to support late-stage development and manufacturing processes. This role will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in automation, optimizing workflows, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring seamless integration of automated processes from research to production.

This team is at the forefront of lab automation and high-throughput biochemical workflows, applying advanced technologies to streamline processes and accelerate scientific advancements. The role offers a hands-on, problem-solving environment where expertise in coding, scripting, and laboratory automation tools will be essential.

Why Join This Team?

  • Work with advanced lab automation systems, focusing on liquid handling, biochemical assay workflows, and process optimization.
  • Serve as the SME for automation, providing technical expertise in programming and troubleshooting liquid handling robots.
  • Collaborate with a high-caliber team of scientists, engineers, and process development specialists.
  • Play a critical role in validating and optimizing automated workflows before full-scale production.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead automation efforts, specializing in liquid handling robotics, scripting, and lab workflow optimization.
  • Validate and refine automation workflows, ensuring readiness for full-scale manufacturing.
  • Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize custom scripts for automation protocols to enhance efficiency.
  • Identify bottlenecks in current automation systems and implement scalable, high-throughput solutions.
  • Work closely on the process development teams to refine automation protocols and de-risk manufacturing processes.
  • Provide on-site automation expertise, addressing real-time technical challenges and ensuring workflow efficiency.
  • Explore innovative automation strategies, leveraging coding, scripting, and software optimization to enhance performance.


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3–5 years of experience in lab automation, preferably within biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
  • Strong programming and scripting capabilities for lab automation tools, with hands-on experience in liquid handling robotics.
  • Expertise in biochemical assay automation and high-throughput laboratory workflows.
  • Familiarity with process validation and transitioning automation workflows from development to full-scale production.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve automation issues in real-time.
  • Highly analytical, with a problem-solving mindset focused on optimizing lab workflows.
  • A background in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field is essential.


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