Automation Application Specialist
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Title: Automation Application Specialist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Automation Application Specialist to support laboratory automation operations at a leading pharmaceutical research facility in Collegeville, PA.
This role is ideal for a hands-on automation professional with strong assay development and cell culture experience. The selected candidate will provide on-site technical expertise, support automated platforms, and help advance laboratory operations through the execution of high-quality, medium- to high-throughput experiments.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience & Technical Skills
If you are an automation professional with strong programming experience and a background in assay development and lab instrumentation, we encourage you to apply.
Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.
You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.
If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!
Title: Automation Application Specialist
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
- Duration: 1+ year contract
- Pay rate: Up to $45.42/hour
- Job Location: Collegeville, PA
- Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday–Friday)
- Job#: bh18690
Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Automation Application Specialist to support laboratory automation operations at a leading pharmaceutical research facility in Collegeville, PA.
This role is ideal for a hands-on automation professional with strong assay development and cell culture experience. The selected candidate will provide on-site technical expertise, support automated platforms, and help advance laboratory operations through the execution of high-quality, medium- to high-throughput experiments.
- Execute medium- to high-throughput cell-based screens and biochemical assays using integrated automation platforms
- Collaborate with therapeutic and functional area scientists to support research initiatives
- Program and optimize automated platforms for assay protocol development
- Serve as the first responder for troubleshooting, error recovery, and system performance issues
- Train end users on automation platforms and best practices to prevent run failures
- Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures
- Support equipment maintenance and coordinate with OEM service providers
- Partner with engineering teams to minimize instrument downtime
- Manage laboratory inventory and ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards
- Adapt to changing priorities and project timelines
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field with at least 2 years of laboratory automation or instrumentation support experience
OR - Associate degree with 5+ years of laboratory automation or instrumentation support experience
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on relevant experience
- Tecan Fluent programming experience (required)
- Experience with automation and laboratory equipment such as:
Tecan Fluent, Combi, BlueWasher, Cytomat, Liconic, WDII, PlateLoc, Xpeel, Cytation, Pherastar, Vspin, Echo - Strong proficiency in cellular and biochemical assay techniques (luminescence, fluorescence, AlphaScreen, imaging, etc.)
- Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture
- Knowledge of device networking and communications protocols
- Scripting and advanced programming experience
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment
Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.
You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.
If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!
Meet Your Recruiter
Caroline Driscoll
Account Manager & Sr. Technical Recruiter
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