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Scientist - III (Senior)

$67 - $76.97 per hour

The Fountain Group LLC

Job Description

Job Description

The Fountain Group  is currently seeking a  Senior Automation Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in  South San Francisco, CA.  Details for the position are as follows:

  • Pay: $67-76.97/hr.
  • 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop, implement, and optimize automated laboratory workflows to support preclinical DMPK studies and bioanalytical assays.
  • Operate, program, and troubleshoot automated laboratory equipment, including Hamilton, Echo (Labcyte), and GBG platforms.
  • Support automation of immunoassays, peptide stability, protein binding, sample preparation, cell culture maintenance, and cell-based assays.
  • Collaborate with scientific, engineering, IT, and software teams to integrate robotic systems and improve laboratory workflows.
  • Analyze scientific data, maintain data integrity, update SOPs, and provide training and technical support to laboratory staff.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with Hamilton, Echo (Labcyte), and GBG platforms, including programming, method development, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with laboratory automation, liquid handlers, dispensers, washers, centrifuges, and automated workflows.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or bioanalytical laboratory environments.
  • Familiarity with robotic scheduling systems, such as HighRes BioSolutions, Biosero, or Thermo Momentum.
  • Experience developing SOPs, implementing automation workflows, and using electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Programming experience with VB, C#, LabVIEW, or similar languages.
  • Experience with electromechanical design, assembly, or laboratory automation integration.
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