Automation specialist

Job summary

The Lab Automation Specialist will manage and prioritize automation requests while programming and optimizing liquid handling workflows. They will collaborate with scientific teams to integrate software solutions and ensure continuous improvement of automated protocols.

Job details

Lab Automation Specialist – Hamilton Systems (Toronto | 100% On-site) Are you hands-on with Hamilton automation systems and ready to join an innovative pharma/biopharma environment? Were hiring a Lab Automation Specialist to lead complex projects, develop robotic protocols (Venus 4+), and integrate diverse software solutions (SoftMax Pro, Green Button Go, Genera, ELN). Your responsibilities: Manage and prioritize automation requests (Kanban, Jira, Scrum) Program and optimize automated workflows (liquid handling) Collaborate directly with scientific and technical teams Mix of technical duties, coordination, and client-facing tasks The profile – MUST HAVES : 3+ years lab automation experience (minimum) Practical, hands-on experience programming Hamilton liquid handling systems Expert with Hamilton systems Proficient with SoftMax Pro plate readers Experience in automating complex workflows Programming skills in Python and/or JavaScript Strong understanding of system integration / data pipelines / SQL or NoSQL Technical context: Pharma, biopharma, analytical QC environment (ELISA/protein assay knowledge is a plus) Automated protocol creation, structured data outputs, continuous improvement Interested or knowing someone who might be interested ? Please send us your resume at alicia.mesplede@efor-group.com.

What you’ll do

The Lab Automation Specialist will manage and prioritize automation requests while programming and optimizing liquid handling workflows. They will collaborate with scientific teams to integrate software solutions and ensure continuous improvement of automated protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in lab automation with hands-on programming expertise in Hamilton systems. Proficiency in Python or JavaScript and a strong understanding of data pipelines and system integration are required.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred
• JavaScript · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hamilton automation systems
• Venus 4+
• SoftMax Pro
• Green Button Go
• Genera
• ELN
• Liquid handling
• Python
• JavaScript
• System integration
• Data pipelines
• SQL
• NoSQL
• ELISA
• Protein assay
• Kanban
• Software Solutions
• Automation Systems
• Workflow Management
• Go (Programming Language)
• Schema Markup
• Workflow Automation
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• JIRA
• Automation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent (ELISA) Assay
• Innovation
• Python (Programming Language)
• Kanban Principles
• Pharmaceuticals
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Softmax
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Systems Integration
• Coordinating
• Data Pipelines

Job areas

• Technology
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Software
• Healthcare
• Automation Specialist
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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