Automation Engineer - The Fountain Group : Job Details

Currently I have an opening for an Automation Engineer located in Spring House, PA. Details for the position are as follows:Job Description:

• The Data Science, Automation and Translational Analytics (DATA) group is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide excellent automation and operational support to our scientific partners for clinical vaccine assays.
• Specifically, the selected individual be responsible for the set up and operation of state-of-the-art, end to end laboratory automation systems.
• This individual will provide high level automation and engineering support, troubleshooting and assist in the design and fabrication of components to support the clinical research environment.
• Perform Liquid Handling / Automation Integration, team interface, project support, and process optimization.
• Programming and integration of work laboratory instrumentation from vendors such as Beckman Coulter, Hamilton, Tecan, Bico, Biotek, Azenta etc.
• Ability to write and optimize liquid handling protocols on Biomek/Hamilton/Tecan as well as perform liquid class validation.
• Utilize vendors to support and service equipment to minimize down time.
• Responsible for operations, troubleshooting and optimization of robotic platforms.
• Seek to continuously improve processes, systems, and overall client satisfaction.
• Provide direction/information to vendors, suppliers, facilities staff, and service providers as required ensuring excellent coordination/execution of work within the client environment with minimal disruption, as needed.
• Bachelor's or master's degree, with experience in automation, engineering, and technical expertise in the areas of integration, robotics, liquid handling, software, and electro-mechanical solutions, and must be able to apply this expertise to continuously improve the organization's technical competency and output.
• Experience with commercial laboratory software's and equipment - (Green Button Go, Cellario, Beckman, Labcyte, Tecan, Hamilton, Brooks).
• Microsoft programming languages (VB, Python, C#, LabVIEW or equivalent) is a plus!

Technical Information:

• Pay: $40-50 hourly, depending on experience level
• Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm
• 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to permanent