Automation Engineer

Role Overview

Vesalius Therapeutics, a Flagship Pioneering company, is seeking a capable and highly motivated Lab Automation Engineer to join our growing team. As an automation engineer, you will be an essential part of an interdisciplinary team of highly creative and talented individuals responsible for designing, maintain, and implement lab instrumentation, workstations and integrated robotic systems that support various discovery activities within the Assays & HTS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, optimization, and operation of automation processes for in vitro cell-based assays including ancillary activities that enable drug discovery, target validation and sample logistics to enable our internal drug discovery processes


• Manage high-throughput automation equipment including liquid handlers and robotic systems (e.g. Biomek i7/Echo/Benchcel, or similar)


• Translate bench scientists’ manual workflows to automated processes, scaling assays, and reducing inter-operator variability


• Perform regular maintenance on and troubleshoot issues with various lab instruments


• Identify and proactively troubleshoot technical issues, implement solutions under limited supervision


• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary groups and individuals to improve reliability and efficiency


• Clearly communicate benefits, limitations, and potential risks in automated workflows to audiences with a variety of technical backgrounds

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 3 or more years of lab automation experience


• Working knowledge of robotic systems, automated liquid handlers, and multimodal lab instruments


• Understanding of Python programming, including API integration and data processing


• Familiarity of lab orchestration/scheduling software (e.g. Green Button Go, Cellario, or similar)


• Basic understanding of common in-vitro assays and routine lab bench work


• Demonstrated ability to efficiently troubleshoot automated systems and quickly adapt to evolving technology and assay methodology


• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills


• Strong computer skills and IT orientated


• Ability to work on cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and creativity and focus on deliverables.


• Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work both independently and collaboratively


• Continuously learns and adapts quickly to new information

At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

The salary range for this role is $74,000 - $126,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Vesalius Therapeutics currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Vesalius Therapeutics's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.