Scientist/Sr. Scientist—Automation 

Location: Exton, PA

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China.  Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Job Description

This position may provide direct support to teams working on projects that utilize automation. 

General Support Responsibilities Include

• Will transfer manual assay methods into automation methods. Review draft methods, protocols, and reports.   
• Need to develop Automation assays of ELISA, MSD, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS, LC-MS and so on.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the laboratory workflow.
• Contact suppliers, improve methods, perform equipment maintenance, introduce new equipment, and so on.
• Train scientists in various teams to use automated equipment and coordinate the use of  automated instruments across different teams.

• Ensure automation systems are maintained in a validated state, as part of an active/ongoing lifecycle management program and in compliance with Current GXP requirements.
• Reviewing automation documents, preventive maintenance, and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with GXP Practice and corporate safety requirements.
• Use technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of a variety of automated processing and operational and informational technology systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education Requirements:
 

• B.S., B.A. in Molecular biology, Engineering, Science, Information Technology, robotics or related field with 2+ years of experience
• M.S preferred
   
  

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.
• A good knowledge of  Hamilton, INTEGRA, LynX, Tecan, Tomtec and so on. 
• Knowledge of  genomics including immunoassays, nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, DNA sequencing, preferred.

• Experience with programming (R, python, C++), troubleshooting, preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.