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Bench Scientist Automation Engineer
AstraZenecaScientist / Automation Engineer enhancing High Throughput Production & Screening biologics capabilities at AstraZeneca. Combining laboratory science and automation expertise for antibody therapeutics workflows.
Posted 5/1/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,284 - $174,426 per yearWebsite
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Enhance High Throughput Production & Screening (HTPS) biologics capability
- Combine bench science and automation expertise to support experimental execution and automated laboratory process development
- Develop and optimize integrated end-to-end automation platforms
- Support high-throughput expression, purification, and characterization workflows for antibody therapeutics
- Serve as an on-site expert in scientific automation while partnering with a global automation team in Gaithersburg, MD and Cambridge, UK
- Build and expand lab automation capabilities
- Guide the development of complex workflows and automate key laboratory processes
- Provide technical expertise within a global team of automation engineers
- Collaborate with scientists, data engineers, and software developers
- Enhance laboratory throughput, precision, and scalability through practical automated solutions
- Translate scientific workflows into robust, scalable automation approaches
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS with 5+ years of relevant experience
- MS with 3+ years of relevant experience
- PhD with relevant experience
- Relevant disciplines include: biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in both bench-based laboratory science and laboratory automation
- Proven track record of creating, modifying, and troubleshooting complex scientific standalone robotic methods and integrated automation systems
- Hands-on experience with cloning, transfection, and transduction methods
- Advanced knowledge of Hamilton, TECAN, and PerkinElmer automation platforms
- Experience with plate readers and flow cytometers
- Experience with plate sealers/peelers and automated barcode readers
- Experience with Green Button Go, Cellario, and Momentum integration software
- Ability to understand scientific workflows and convert them into efficient, reliable, and scalable automated solutions
- Proven track record of consistently developing new skills and knowledge while strengthening existing capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and identify opportunities for self-development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
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Hard Skills & Tools
laboratory automationbench-based laboratory sciencerobotic methodsintegrated automation systemscloningtransfectiontransductionscientific workflowsautomation approacheshigh-throughput expression
Soft Skills
technical expertisecollaborationindependent workself-developmentcommunication