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The Biologics Automation and High-throughput Technologies Group in San Diego is searching for an experienced Automation Engineer leader to support multiple scientific research teams involved in early-stage discovery and screening of protein therapeutics. Do you wish for a role working with top engineers and scientists using groundbreaking, state of the art technology? If your answer is yes, then this could be the right role for you!
Responsibilities:
Ensure that common automation equipment is accurately maintained and in good working order. This includes stand-alone liquid handlers (BioMek, Lynx, Echo), plate readers (SpectraMax, Envision, Neo2) plate washers/dispensers, protein quantification instruments (Octet), colony/plaque pickers (Qpix), sequencing instruments etc., as well as several fully integrated robotic systems.
Supervise a group of automation engineers whose responsibilities at present include automation equipment installation, maintenance, qualification, writing operational scripts and modifying scheduling software, and aiding non-automation scientists across the site.
Work collaboratively with protein discovery, engineering, and expression groups at the San Diego site to optimize research efficiencies through implementation of novel automation process improvements and technologies.
Work with external automation providers and internal colleagues to implement and validate novel systems and/or technologies, particularly in the area of Agentic labs.
Minimum qualifications:
PhD in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of automation engineer-specific experience (at least 3 years after post-doctoral education), or
M.S. in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of automation engineer-specific experience, or
B.S. in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of automation engineer-specific experience
Experience should include at least 10 years of relevant industry experience, in a well-equipped automation lab preferably in a pharmaceutical company or an automation provider.
Other preferred key attributes and skills
Extensive expertise in the scheduling, operation, training and troubleshooting of fully integrated robotic liquid-handling systems and stand-alone systems.
Programming experience using Python, C# or VB.NET is a plus.
Expertise with BioSero’s Green Button Go, SAMI, Cellario or other scheduling software.
Proficient in statistical analysis tools such as JMP, SAS, and Business Intelligence and Visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Spotfire etc.
Experience in applying Bayesian algorithms and DOE approaches to optimize experimental processes on automated workstations in a closed-loop environment is strongly preferred.
Previous experience in the direct supervision of automation engineers in an industrial setting.
A thorough familiarity with state-of-the-art laboratory automation technologies, equipment, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to set and enable a strategic vision for the group.
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to work with other automation engineers, as well as non-automation scientists. Experience in influencing and educating other scientists and engineers to use automation technologies to improve and accelerate workflows.
Excellent organizational skills, as exemplified by an interest in clear record-keeping, and data analysis, and ability to prioritize work across multiple projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$156,750 - $229,900Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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