Lilly, a multinational pharmaceutical company, leader in research, development and commercialization of innovative products, needs to incorporate a Lab Automation Engineer.
The Discovery Chemistry Research & Technologies organization within Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL) is seeking a qualified laboratory automation professional to support our automation solutions at Madrid, Spain.
**Responsibilities**:
- Work closely with scientists to fully understand workflows.
- Work closely and collaboratively with existing team members to design, develop, and implement automation tools, both hardware and software, aimed at optimizing the processes carried out in DCRT laboratories.
- Provide quality support to existing processes and instruments: troubleshooting of hardware and software issues and routine maintenance. Coordination with vendors and engineering companies for preventive maintenance visits and corrective problem solving.
- Programming of laboratory instruments: development of scripts for liquid handlers and other automation equipment installed in DCRT laboratories.
- Lead the implementation of new automation systems, gather requirements, and develop execution plans. Coordinate with vendors/engineering companies for implementation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Lookout for new lab automation technology and trends.
Basic Requirements:
- BS in engineering, chemistry or related field
- At least 3 years experience in automated laboratory systems.
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong collaborative skills for critical interaction with scientists from multiple disciplines.
- Fluent in English (C1/advance).
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Demonstrated experience programming liquid handlers (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman, etc).
- Relevant mechanical knowledge regarding laboratory instrumentation.
- CAD design tools knowledge (Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, etc.)
- Programming knowledge in C# (preferable) or Python.
- Ability to work independently.
- Organizational, time management and communication skills.
CATEGORIA
Ingenieros y técnicos
DEPARTAMENTO
Discovery Chemestry Research
NIVEL
Empleado
NÚMERO DE VACANTES
1
ESTUDIOS MÍNIMOS
Master
EXPERIENCIA MÍNIMA
Al menos 2 años
JORNADA LABORAL
Completa