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Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Supervisor- Liquid Handling Lab Automation Engineer

JOB SUMMARY 

This is a critical role within the Research and Development based Automation Center of Excellence Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing and driving the development of automation solutions for the development and testing of flow cytometry antibody reagents. With a focus on bench science, this individual will work multi-functionally and be primarily responsible for implementing, optimizing and maintaining robust and creative automation solutions. The position requires hands-on experience with automation (e.g., Hamilton or other liquid handlers) and assay development as well as a familiarity or interest in biological sciences.  This laboratory-based position will supervise a small team with a focus on method development and method support functions within the Hardware segment of the Automation Center of Excellence.  This position also requires an ability to think proactively and spearhead process improvements while also seeking and evaluating new technologies to apply to current work streams.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work directly with scientists to understand laboratory protocol requirements and translate those needs into automated workflows

• Apply automation experience to the process improvement and troubleshooting of laboratory procedures and workflows

• Lead and participate in programming and execution of new methods to expand throughput and capacity in alignment with the Automation CoE’s strategy

• Identify bottlenecks and perform new technology evaluations

• Collaborate cross-functionally to scale in vitro assays by multiple orders of magnitude over the coming years

• Work with vendors to implement hardware integration 

• Collaborate with software developers to develop data management solutions 

• Develop, maintain, and contribute to documentation including instrument training guides and verification design and testing reports

• Ad hoc instrument troubleshooting and error recovery

• Track instrument uptime, downtime, and usage metrics and readout to leadership on a regular basis

• Develop work instructions and provide training to end-users as necessary

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Experience leading small teams to achieve annual program KDGs

• Experience with implementing and maintaining automation solutions inclusive of systems integration and verification 

• Previous experience programming Hamilton Robotics instrumentation (Venus software) is preferable

• Experience with integrated robotic system schedulers (e.g. Cellario, Biosero)

• Ability to troubleshoot liquid handling equipment and associated software and effectively multitask to achieve goals

• Knowledge of basic scientific principles in biology and chemistry and/or experience working closely with scientists to automate biological or chemical processes. 

• Ability to generate, evaluate, and understand scientific data generated on robotic platforms

• Database management/data science experience is an asset (e.g., Power BI) 

• Ability to program in languages such as R or Python preferred

• 3D printing experience preferred

• Self-motivated with effective analytical and problem-solving skills

• Flexible teammate with good communication skills and experience working cross-functionally

• Familiarity supporting a service based team with a constant focus on the customer’s work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• A Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or Computer Science, preferably in Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific subject area and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.

• PhD with a minimum of 2 years of relevant Lab Automation experience in addition to PhD studies

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a lab-based setting

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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