Overview

This position is a member of the global Product Development team who will support all automation activities globally and deliver on strategic company goals.

General Responsibilities

The Sr. Laboratory Automation Engineer is responsible for successful development, implementation, and validation of new equipment and processes in the laboratory. The Sr. Laboratory Automation Engineer also assists in the transfer of newly developed assays from the development stage to routine practice in the laboratory (internally and externally) in a manner that is consistent with the goals of Revvity Inc., and in compliance with the Quality Management System.

Specific deliverables include:

• Lead the design and optimization work for automated workflows for diagnostic applications, utilizing in-house tools and newly developed or scripted solutions
• Liaise with program management, QA, QC, Development, and Marketing teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet customer needs
• Assess economic impact model for process usage and delivery to customers
• Installation, validation, and maintenance of instrumentation platforms and automation suites
• Develop acceptance criteria and test methods to demonstrate new system performance
• Execute validations in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
• Effectively manage and develop junior scientists and engineers within the Development group
• Act as a liaison between OI and equipment vendors.
• Responsible for equipment purchase, installation, service contracts, etc.
• Responsible for training Technical Support and Sales teams in automated platforms (including development of SOPs and training materials)
• Deliver demonstrations of automation solutions for key customers
• Pioneer new approaches to streamlining and simplifying T-SPOT and other workflows
• Support Product Development department in coordinating and timely execution of development milestones, product launches, new product and process development, line extensions, and support of existing products.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Life sciences, preferably Biotechnology or Biochemistry
• 7+ years of experience in a laboratory setting
• 3+ years of experience with automation and instrumentation (implementation and troubleshooting)
• 1+ years of experience with liquid handling automation, tube labeling and scanning, sample handling automation, and/or integrated robotic systems
• 1+ years of experience leading and delivering on complex-interdepartmental projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering or Life Sciences, preferable Biotechnology or Biochemistry
• Scripting (C#) and systems integrations experience is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Quality System concepts and CLIA requirements
• Experience working with FDA-regulated products is strongly preferred
• Requires analytical skills to plan, design, or enhance complex systems and programs, resolve problems requiring a comprehensive awareness of automation and scientific fields
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of personal & professional initiative
• Problem solving ability - able to develop creative, practical solutions that meet business objectives
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural collaborative environment
• Strong organizational management; able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Shows proactivity in identifying and then overcoming problems.
• Knows how their role fits in with the whole process
• Takes responsibility for delivering the required results to the required standards
• Acknowledges the importance of high standards and works to get things right first time every time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described within the Overall Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.