Lab Automation Engineer (m/w/d)Laboratory Automation Engineer, Automation Scientist, Lab Automation
Aristo Group
Contact person: Lara Opladen
Helsinki, Norway
Description
About the role For a Life Science client (lab in Helsinki, soon in Munich) , we are looking for a Lab Automation Engineer to automate an existing laboratory. The goal is to ensure that workflows for AI-driven experiment series run reliably. You will work closely with two software engineers and the experimentation team.
Your responsibilities
- Optimizing liquid handler workflows (Hamilton): aspiration speed, handling of varying viscosities, and prevention of bubble formation that could distort measurement results
- Integrating laboratory instruments from different manufacturers into an automated workflow, e.g. plate readers, centrifuges, and robotic arms (instrument integration, device drivers)
- Developing and maintaining protocols and workflows (protocol development, workcell integration)
- Contributing to prioritization and documentation of the automation
Your profileMust-have
- At least 1,5 years of Python experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience in laboratory automation
- Hands-on experience with liquid handlers
- Background in software development or bioautomation, with an understanding of biological processes
- Strong written and spoken English
Nice-to-have
- Experience with pylabrobot
- Rust skills
- Experience in biotech, pharma, industrial biotech, or food technology
- Academic background (PhD or research experience)
- GxP experience (not required)