Coriell Institute for Medical Research · 1 day ago
Laboratory Automation Specialist
Coriell Institute for Medical Research is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health through biomedical research. They are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Automation Specialist to develop, implement, optimize, and support automated workflows on various liquid handling and laboratory robotics platforms to support biobanking, genomics, and translational research efforts.
GeneticsNon Profit
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated protocols for liquid handling systems (e.g. Hamilton Microlab STAR, Tecan Fluent/EVO)
Program and troubleshoot laboratory automation software such as Hamilton VENUS, Tecan EVOware, and FluentControl
Collaborate with scientific staff to translate manual workflows into scalable automated methods
Calibrate and validate automated systems to ensure accuracy, precision, and reproducibility
Optimize liquid classes, tip usage, and pipetting parameters for various biological reagents
Provide end-user training, documentation, and technical support
Maintain equipment, manage preventive maintenance schedules, and coordinate vendor service and agreements as needed with the Procurement leader
Support integration of automation platforms with LIMS and data management systems
Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory workflows through automation and process engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biology, or another relevant STEM major
3 - 5 years of experience in automating and upkeeping various types of Laboratory Equipment in Research, Production, and/or Manufacturing industries
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Dedication to patients
Strong organizational skills
Understand and follow standard operating procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Health & Welfare benefits
Employer-paid Long-term disability plan
Basic Life Insurance Policy
401(a) plan that receives a 7% monthly employer contribution (Base Salary)
Annual allotment of 20 days of PTO
7 paid sick days
Up to 10+ paid holidays
Company
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
An independent non-profit research center dedicated to the study of the human genome.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.25MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2016-09-28Grant· $4.25M
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