Automation Engineer II

Immediate need for a talented Automation Engineer II. This is a 11 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: 25-92455

Pay Range: $40 - $50/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:

• Manages/schedules activities in automation service unit by applying project management skills to intake automation requests, schedule development and routine activities, as well as maintain a prioritize work list of activities
• Sets up and maintains KanBan boards, Jira tickets, and weekly scrums with stakeholders to communicate progress, delays and completions
• Independently creates robotic protocols in Venus 4 software to manipulate Hamilton liquid handlers
• Creates, updates and maintains SoftMax Pro protocols in non-GXP environment including fully automated calculations, statistics and summarized final results
• Proficient at programming integration software such as Green Button Go, or Genera
• Familiar with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or analytical QC tests, including, but not limited to ELISAs, protein assays, etc.
• Maintains detailed user stories, programming notes, and flags opportunities for continuous improvement
• Works with cross-functional teams (technologists, scientists, and leadership teams) to translate technical methods or desired manipulations into automated processing
• Details precise data outputs, files and aware of data stewardship

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Key skills; Hamilton/Hamilton liquid handling/SoftMax
• Programming languages like Python and JavaScript
• Laboratory Automation
• Database management (SQL/NoSQL)
• 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 communicator who confidently presents new ideas, leads with conviction, and breaks down complex problems into actionable steps
• Energetic leader capable of managing a small team of automation specialists
• Analytical thinker with proven success in solving complex issues
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with technologists, scientists, and leadership
• Manager notes:
• Must have hands-on experience with Hamilton system not observing
• Experience with Hamilton liquid handling systems and SoftMax Pro plate readers is required, ensuring integration with existing laboratory processes.
• 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.
• Familiarity with data pipelines, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and system integration for enhanced automation and workflow efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written proficiency in English is required, as the incumbent will have a client-facing role conducting technical needs assessment interviews with scientists and developing technical implementation strategies.

Our client is a leading Healthcare 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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