Applikationsspezialist Laborautomation/ Lab Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

Project overview

About the role For a Life Science client, we are looking for a Lab Automation Engineer to automate an existing laboratory. The goal is to ensure that workflows for AI-driven experiment series run reliably. You will work closely with two software engineers and the experimentation team. The working language on the project is English and a bit German (but English is enough). The labor is in Helsinki and the next one in Munich.

If you are interested, please send us your CV, your hourly rate, your availability including your earliest start date, and a short note on why you feel you are a strong match for this role.

Your responsibilities

Your profileMust-have

• Optimizing liquid handler workflows (Hamilton): aspiration speed, handling of varying viscosities, and prevention of bubble formation that could distort measurement results
• Integrating laboratory instruments from different manufacturers into an automated workflow, e.g. plate readers, centrifuges, and robotic arms (instrument integration, device drivers)
• Developing and maintaining protocols and workflows (protocol development, workcell integration)
• Contributing to prioritization and documentation of the automation
• At least 1,5 years of Python experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in laboratory automation
• Hands-on experience with liquid handlers
• Background in software development or bioautomation, with an understanding of biological processes
• Strong written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience with pylabrobot
• Rust skills
• Experience in biotech, industrial biotech, pharma or or food technology
• Academic background (PhD or research experience)
• GxP experience (not required)

Project details

• Start: asap
• Duration: 2 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Helsinki, Norway, NO