Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$125k–$187k/yr
Biologics Engineering (BE), part of Oncology R&D, is transforming biologics discovery through the integration of laboratory automation, advanced informatics, and AI. We are building next-generation capabilities to accele…
Skills: Laboratory automation, Robotics, Liquid handling, Biologics discovery, High-throughput systems
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$193k–$227k/yr
Your Role: The role will lead all Quality Control functions at the site level and interact with internal product development, manufacturing, quality assurance and with Miltenyi's network of providers and suppliers to dev…
Skills: Quality control, GMP, Leadership, Biologics, Analytical method validation
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
Skills: Research, Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$242k–$290k/yr
Reporting to the Head of the Genitourinary (GU) Cancers team, the Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) will play a key role in the development of medical strategy and execution of key deliverables to support the launch a…
Skills: Medical affairs, Strategic planning, Project management, Oncology, Bladder cancer
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$36/hr
Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, he…
Skills: Protein formulation, High-throughput screening, Stability studies, Size exclusion chromatography, Viscometry
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$78k–$116k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for designing and executing experiments and analyzing the resulting data in support of reagent and assay development projects with minimal supervision. This is a laboratory-…
Skills: Reagent development, Assay development, Immunoassay technology, Data analysis, Laboratory maintenance
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$68k–$101k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: The Systems Engineer I is responsible for assisting in the development and management of requirements and specifications, system integration and testing of electromechanical, fluidic, thermal control, a…
Skills: Systems engineering, Electromechanical systems, Fluidic systems, Thermal control systems, Imaging systems
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$101k–$155k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for developing, planning, and executing research and product development projects in coordination with team members and managers. The incumbent will be responsible for desig…
Skills: Research and development, Experimental design, Data analysis, Statistical analysis, Laboratory management
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$68k–$101k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for executing experiments and analyzing the resulting data in support of reagent and assay development projects with limited supervision. This is a laboratory-based position …
Skills: Experimental design, Data analysis, Troubleshooting, Immunoassay technology, Laboratory maintenance
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$68k–$101k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for onboarding and training employees in the Research & Development department. Facilitates development of laboratory-based training plans and curricula for existing employe…
Skills: Training coordination, Laboratory terminology, Curriculum development, Biosafety level 2, Laboratory equipment handling
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$172k–$259k/yr
The Director of Bacterial Vaccine Discovery in Early Infectious Disease leads efforts to discover and develop bacterial vaccines, including carbohydrate conjugate, mRNA, and protein-based approaches. The individual will …
Skills: Bacterial vaccine discovery, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$140k–$160k/yr
Overview Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring Program Manager II in onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. This…
Skills: Program management, Government contracting, Budget management, Risk management, Strategic planning
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$40k–$50k/yr
Overview Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring Repository Technician. The Repository Technician suppo…
Skills: Inventory management, Warehouse operations, Shipping and receiving, Material handling, Cold chain operations
Smithers - Materials and ComponentsGaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$70k–$85k/yr
Smithers PDS LLC (Pharmaceutical Development Services) assists in the development of new medicines by providing bioanalytical services for all phases of drug development from discovery through approval and post market su…
Skills: Ligand-binding assays, ELISA, MSD, Pharmacokinetic, Biomarker
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$174k–$272k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the resources of a bioanalytical laboratory performing assay validations and sample analysis. In collaboration with senior laboratory …
Skills: Bioanalytical laboratory management, Immunoassay development, GLP compliance, GCLP compliance, Biomarker assays
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$117k–$178k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY: The Bioanalytical Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining QAU laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the Bioanalytical Laboratory’s (BAL) se…
Skills: Quality Assurance, GLP, GCLP, Bioanalysis, Staff management
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$26/hr
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate t…
Skills: Customer service, Medical terminology, Data entry, Phone etiquette, Interpersonal skills
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
Catalyx is seeking an Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical leadership for the design, implementation, validation, and lifecycle support of automation systems supporting biologics manufacturing operat…
Skills: Automation systems, Biologics manufacturing, DCS, PLC, SCADA
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$108k/yr
Company Overview GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of ge…
Skills: Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Performance Management, Laboratory Operations
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States • On-site
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The Senior Automation Scientist/Engineer will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotics and high-throughput systems to advance biologics discovery. They are responsible for ensuring the reliability of automation platforms and partnering with scientists to translate assay requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Candidates must hold a degree in life sciences, engineering, or computer science with at least 4 years of relevant industry experience. Essential qualifications include hands-on expertise with laboratory automation, liquid handling platforms, and a strong understanding of the science behind laboratory workflows.
Biologics Engineering (BE), part of Oncology R&D, is transforming biologics discovery through the integration of laboratory automation, advanced informatics, and AI. We are building next-generation capabilities to accelerate workflows, improve data quality, and enable smarter scientific decision-making. This is an exciting time for the organization as we create an industry-leading biologics discovery platform that unites scientific excellence, automation, and digital innovation.
We are seeking a Senior Automation Scientist/Engineer to help drive this transformation by embedding laboratory automation and robotics into our workflows and shaping the future of biologics discovery science.
About the Role
The Senior Automation Scientist/Engineer will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotics, high-throughput systems, and associated data workflows across the BE organization—building solutions that connect instruments, workflow control, data systems, and labware into platforms that are robust, scalable, and operationally sustainable. The successful candidate will bring a strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for the reliability and long-term performance of our platforms.
Working in a matrix organization, they will partner closely with scientists to understand assay goals, advise on the most effective automation approaches, and translate scientific requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions. Success in this role depends on pairing strong expertise in laboratory automation, scripting, and liquid handling with a clear understanding of the underlying science and how equipment capabilities and design choices affect data quality and reproducibility.
Typical Accountabilities
Deliver robust, scalable automation platforms that integrate high-throughput, bench-scale, and related laboratory systems—partnering with scientists to document and map workflows, capture assay requirements, and translate them into fit-for-purpose automation solutions.
Serve as the technical authority across multiple automation platforms, scheduling software, and scripting environments—guiding design decisions, resolving complex technical issues, and advising on how equipment capabilities and limitations shape data quality and scientific outcomes.
Own the reliability and continuous improvement of shared automation systems and workflows, identifying root causes, driving durable fixes, and raising the operational performance of the platform over time.
Support the ongoing operation and troubleshooting of deployed automated workflows to ensure sustained performance and rapid resolution of technical issues.
Grow the technical capability of the team by training, mentoring, or supervising junior engineers and scientists, and by influencing scientific thinking and project direction across the automation community and broader stakeholder network.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, computer science, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience integrating automation with R&D bench science in a biologics, drug discovery, or related life sciences setting.
Deep hands-on experience with diverse laboratory automation platforms, liquid handlers, and/or high-throughput analytical technologies. Practical experience with liquid class development and labware definition, evaluation, or optimization.
Expertise in automation scheduling software and advanced programming knowledge of liquid handler platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Labcyte, Agilent), including creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotics and automation scripts.
Strong understanding of the science underpinning laboratory workflows and assays, and how equipment capabilities and limitations affect automation design and data quality.
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Demonstrated track record of taking initiative and driving durable improvements to systems, workflows, or team practices.
Desirable
Track record of delivering automation solutions in a biologics discovery setting and influencing scientific direction and technical strategy in automation-related projects.
Experience implementing automation with orchestration platforms (e.g., Green Button Go, Thermo Momentum, Cellario).
Working knowledge of Python, C#, or similar languages, practical experience in database connectivity, data management, and extracting data from ASCII/delimited files to enable automation-related informatics integration and data-driven science.
Contributions to technology innovation through conference presentations, publications, patents, or external vendor/partner collaborations.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $124,713.60 to $187,070.40. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
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