• Automation Scientist

    Actalent (Lansdale, PA)


    Description

    Automation Scientist in Non-Clinical Drug Safety will drive implementation of automated workflows to support pre-clinical studies. The individual should have knowledge of the principles and concepts of various biology assays as it pertains to method development and sample testing using various liquid handlers and laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will provide input into experiments to optimize methods with laboratory equipment and automation and sample preparation as needed.

     

    The responsibilities of the Scientist will be to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to operate automated laboratory equipment and systems to support various Non-Clinical Drug Safety assays. The candidate will be able to leverage the understanding of laboratory equipment impacting procedures supporting in vitro assay and model characterization efforts.

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee and drive the design, planning, and execution of robust automation strategies to support the NDS group in West Point:

    o Automation of generic immunoassay methods using hybrid automation (Hamilton Starlet & integrated robotics platform)

    o Automation of cell culture maintenance & cell-based assays

    • Work with multiple stakeholders and end users to troubleshoot errors, maintain, and update instruments

    • Train scientists in automation workflows & platforms

    • Map and integrate all the workflows for efficient use of automation and space

    • Manage data integrity through automated processes

    • Collaborate to identify, evaluate, and recommend novel and cutting-edge automation strategies

    • Work jointly with department members, IT, and across functional teams to implement automation workflows, support lab instrumentation and robotic platforms, and develop novel data handling and analysis workflows

     

    Skills

     

    cell culture, immunoassay, automation

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    cell culture,immunoassay,automation

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Education Minimum Requirement:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automated Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent with scientific expertise with laboratory equipment in the development and execution of bioanalytical assays

    Required Experience and Skills:

    • Experience with liquid handling systems – (e.g. Beckman, Hamilton)

    • Experience with integrated robotic system schedulers (e.g. Biosero)

    • Excellent verbal and written communication

    • Ability to generate, evaluate and understand scientific data generated on robotic platforms

    Preferred Experience and Skills:

    • Experience working in pharmaceutical or biotech company and/or laboratory experience

    • Experience implementing novel automation workflows

    • Electro-Mechanical design/assembly skills

    • Use of electronic laboratory notebooks

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Lansdale,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.