
Automation Specialist III
- Göteborg
- Permanent
- Heltid
- Develops and validates scripts/methods. Understands and conforms to methods, and protocols applicable to assigned tasks.
- Develops liquid classes for liquid handling workstations and trains others to perform liquid class testing.
- Maintains existing liquid handling workstations through preventative maintenance and complex remedial maintenance (e.g., complex hardware replacements)
- Implements new scripts/methods through developmental testing without supervision.
- Supports new hires and trainees in executing scripts/methods.
- Participates in validation projects and, with minimal supervision, conducts validation experiments. May serve as a Principal Investigator
- Uses advanced troubleshooting skills (hardware and/or software) to solve complex problems
- Program scripts with high complexity in support of maintenance activities and/or assay methods on automated instrumentation
- Posseses excellent documentation skills and adheres to relevant SOPs and laboratory automation best practices. Trains others on documentation and SOPs/laboratory automation best practicies.
- Performs programming and/or process mapping for fully automated workflows
- Designs and implements data integrity processes
- Provides team coaching/mentorship
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification eg Science, Computer Science, Engineering
- 4+ years experience in lab automation that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
- Direct experience with automation instrumentation required; vendor service certification preferred
- Experience with programming (Hamilton Venus, TECAN EVOware or Fluent Control, Thermo Momentum, VB, Python, etc.) required; vendor programming certification (or equivalent) preferred
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of analytical instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and work in a team
- Proven understanding of GxP requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA
- Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Proficient in complex automated platform software use and programming
- Proven ability to train other automation staff for programming, liquid class testing, labware testing, etc.
- Knowledge of data generation and statistical programs
- Knowledge of general chemistry, separation science, immunochemistry, molecular genomics, biomarker, and/or vaccine science related concepts and/or technologies (as applicable) systems
- Technical writing skills
- Effective communication (written and oral) and organizational skills