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Laboratory Automation Engineer / Lead Automation Engineer - 4753

Verista

Indianapolis, indiana


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

  • We empower and support our colleagues
  • We commit to client success at every turn
  • We have the courage to do the right thing
  • We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
  • We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

As an Automation Engineer in Bioproduct Research and Development, you will be responsible for identifying automation opportunities, assessing available technologies, and for implementing automation technologies across different laboratory areas.  The ability to thrive in a team environment while seeking to leverage use of the automation tools available is a must. The scientist/engineer is also responsible for working collaboratively with a wide array of scientists, engineers and automation experts from many disciplines, leading / supporting organization initiatives, and providing internal influence on the use of automation in a laboratory setting.

  • Responsible for design and implementation of key automation aspects of laboratory equipment
  • Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams
  • Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams
  • Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills
  • Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary
  • Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's and/or master's degree in engineering, life sciences or related field
  • At least 3 years’ experience/ knowledge with automated systems, including programming and improving complex systems
  • Familiarity with at least one computer coding language (such as Python, Java, C#, HTML), understanding in version control systems (like GitHub or GitLab) is a plus
  • Able to independently contribute through development and optimization of automation technologies preferred.
  • Able to oversee implementation of automation technologies with third parties through technical skills and project management principles
  • Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
  • Experience with Hamilton, Scinomix, Tecan or similar automated laboratory platforms preferred
  • Good oral and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to influence and educate other scientists and engineers to use automation technologies as part of implementation
  • Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • GMP and Good Documentation Practice
  • Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)
  • Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint
  • Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change
  • Experience with project management including capturing project requirements and deliverables, timeline development, stakeholder management and communications

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

  • High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
  • Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
  • FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
  • Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
  • As Needed Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$107,800 - $162,879

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

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