Senior Automation Engineer (I, II, III)
Responsibilities Design and develop automated liquid handling protocols to platform new assays onto the Cell Q system
Partner with Analytical Development (AD) to translate manually developed assays into automation-compatible methods
Write and maintain Biosero Green Button Go (GBG) code to implement and integrate automation solutions
Design and execute validation experiments to optimize assay and workflow parameters.
Conduct testing of newly developed automated methods to confirm functionality and performance ahead of formal validation
Troubleshoot and iterate on liquid handler methods and GBG scripts throughout development
Collaborate with QC, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality to support the transition of developed assays into validated production use
Document method development, coding logic, and testing outcomes to support downstream validation and transfer
Monitor and refine automated workflows based on development and testing feedback to improve reliability and performance
Requirements Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
2+ years of experience developing and programming liquid handling automation methods. Experience on Tecan Fluent preferred.
Hands-on experience coding in Biosero's Green Button Go (GBG) software, or equivalent scheduling software experience
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#
Experience working cross-functionally to platform manual assays onto automated systems
Familiarity with flow cytometry, genomic, and cell-based assays
Experience with laboratory analytical instruments and automated systems
Familiarity with GMP documentation and change control practices, or ability to quickly learn regulated documentation requirements
Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring SOPs, documentation, and training materials
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues during method development
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple development efforts simultaneously
Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
This is Cellares
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.