Canada-Automation Engineer II

Immediate need for a talented Automation Engineer II. This is a 09+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Toronto, Ontario (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:25-59483

Pay Range: $50 - $52/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Independently program, test, and validate high throughput screening assays for formulation and assay development.
• Work proficiently with Hamilton liquid handling systems and SoftMax Pro plate readers, ensuring integration with existing laboratory processes.
• Develop quality assurance practices to validate assays for precision and accuracy.
• Standardize automation methods for global use, ensuring reproducibility and robustness across screening processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation using suitable IT tools and provide progress updates against project timelines.
• Monitor and refine workflows based on performance data and user feedback, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and innovation.
• Work with cross-functional teams (technologists, scientists, and leadership teams) to translate technical automation concepts into actionable recommendations.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills-laboratory automation, Hamilton,  Python/JavaScript.
• Masters of Science or Applied Science with a focus on robotics, mechanical engineering, or high throughput assay development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with significant expertise in Hamilton systems.
• Proven success in optimizing resource usage and throughput by developing and scaling automated liquid handling systems.
• Expertise in automating complex liquid handling workflows using Hamilton systems and other platforms such as SoftMax Pro and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript for developing automated scripts and reducing manual tasks.
• Strong mechanical skills applicable to laboratory automation platforms, such as liquid handlers, laboratory robotic equipment, and integration of multiple instruments/devices into a single workflow.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and system integration for enhanced automation and workflow efficiency.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of managing complex issues to successful conclusions.
• Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies, with proven leadership experience in guiding teams through complex automation initiatives.
• Energetic, collaborative, and skilled communicator who can comfortably work with cross-functional teams including but not limited to technologists, scientists, and leadership teams.
• Manager Intakes: Masters of Science or Applied Science with a focus on robotics, mechanical engineering, or high throughput assay development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with significant expertise in Hamilton systems.
• Expertise in automating complex liquid handling workflows using Hamilton systems and other platforms such as SoftMax Pro and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript for developing automated scripts and reducing manual tasks.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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