Senior Automation Specialist

6 days ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Lonza Full time

About the Role



Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Specialist to join its laboratory automation division in Slough. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for enhancing research, development, and analytical capacities by identifying, creating, implementing, and managing state-of-the-art lab automation platforms and technologies in Biologics R&D.



Key Responsibilities



  • Collaborate with laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, IT personnel, and other stakeholders to comprehend challenges and requirements, and to propose or implement automation solutions accordingly.
  • Adapt, tailor, and maintain both new and existing robotic equipment, integrated systems, and liquid handling platforms to facilitate the automation of laboratory processes.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in automation, robotics, and laboratory systems integration.
  • Supervise the installation, validation, and qualification of equipment to ensure performance meets standards.
  • Ensure adherence to security and operational standards by managing documentation and collaborating with local engineering groups, health and safety offices, and other relevant entities.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Biopharma 4.0 digitalization initiatives.


Requirements



  • Possess a Bachelor's/Master's or PhD in Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Demonstrated depth of proficiency and experience in the implementation of Laboratory Automation in the Biopharma, Biotech or equivalent scientific sectors.
  • The ability to program and develop automation solutions, ideally using laboratory automation software/hardware systems such as Hamilton, Vantage/STAR line, Tecan Fluent/Evo, Beckman or Biomek.
  • Proficient programming skills in any object-oriented language relevant to automation.
  • Hands-on experience integrating and programming third-party automation hardware such as pipetting robots and plate readers.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities to a diverse audience.


What We Offer



As a Senior Automation Specialist at Lonza, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of scientists and engineers, driving innovation and excellence in laboratory automation. You will be responsible for enhancing research, development, and analytical capacities, and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in Biopharma R&D.



Travel Requirements



Successful candidates must be willing to travel to other Lonza sites within the UK and Europe, accounting for approximately 10% of working time.



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