Senior Research Associate - Automation
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ABOUT GREENLIGHT
At GreenLight we are working to solve two of the world's greatest problems: global food insecurity and equal access to vaccines and the associated health benefits. Unlike most corporations who can be required to put profits ahead of other principles, GreenLight is one of the first Public Benefit Corporations to be publicly traded and have a charter that requires a focus on how it benefits its employees, community and society and has a broad portfolio addressing key issues in plant health and human health (Nasdaq: GRNA) by leveraging the full potential of dsRNA and mRNA. The GreenLight team is a little over 260 people across our headquarters in Lexington, MA, an R&D facility and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. GreenLight also has a biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Initiatives include finding ways to support biodiversity, protect bees and other pollinators, treat rare diseases as well as develop vaccines.
At GreenLight, we believe inclusion is the way forward. We celebrate the power of working together to address humanity’s challenges, meet the needs of underserved populations, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Fueled by our aspiration for a true sense of belonging, our talented teams embody the principles of diversity and equality as we strive to bring food security, medicine, and healthcare to everyone—paving the way for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
GreenLight Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative automation associate who is passionate about laboratory automation to assist in our efforts to generate high quality data through automation. The successful candidate will execute automation methods on the Hamilton STAR, track the performance of automated equipment, and support the development of automation methods. The position offers growth potential for a career in laboratory automation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Run automated scripts on the Hamilton STAR to support our HTP screening platform as well as other assays done in the Human Health department.
- Execute on error handling to mitigate any negative impact on the assay.
- Report errors and bugs.
- Identify and track opportunities for improvement or innovation.
- Perform quality control for the automation systems used in human health R&D, ensuring reliable performance and routine maintenance, which entails:
- Running scripts for QC to identify unexpected performance of automated equipment.
- Generate and furnish QC reports.
- Execute maintenance for automated systems on a routine basis.
- Support the development of automation methods on Hamilton STAR by:
- Work with teams in the Human Health to adapt and capture their benchtop workflows for automation.
- Execute on the validation of developmental methods, identifying issues and correcting them when possible.
- Learn the Venus scripting language and strive to write basic methods.
- Train on how to use automated equipment and host training for scientist.
- Prepare biological inputs for automated scripts, such as plated cells or screening samples, for production or method validation.
- Present data to team and management as needed.
- Perform tech scouting to understand the domain of laboratory automation and identify opportunities to bring in new equipment or approaches to automation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate in Biology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Other degrees will be considered in combination with relevant experience.
- Experience running Hamilton liquid handling robots or similar (e.g. Tecan or Biomek) for one to two years.
- Preferred experience developing and deploying laboratory automation solutions.
- Preferred hands-on experience with cell culture and basic laboratory techniques.
- A strong passion for laboratory automation and enthusiasm to develop in this field.
- Strong problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize activities.
- Demonstrated capability to work independently and as a team member in a cross functional R&D team.
- Experience in biotech or pharma is preferred.
- Familiarity with Scrum or Agile is a plus.
Greenlight Biosciences Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
GreenLight requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.
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