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Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer

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50000.00 - 80000.00 / Year
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We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Automation Specialist to join our team on site in Toronto, 5 days per week. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in laboratory automation and a strong ability to translate scientific methods into efficient, reliable automated workflows. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of automated protocols, manage incoming automation requests, and collaborate closely with technologists, scientists, and leadership teams. This position requires a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage and schedule activities within the automation service unit, including intake of automation requests, development planning, routine activities, and maintaining a prioritized worklist
  • Set up and maintain KanBan boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums to communicate progress, delays, or completions to stakeholders
  • Independently create robotic protocols in Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers
  • Create, update, and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols in a non-GxP environment, including automated calculations, statistics, and final results
  • Program and support integration software such as Green Button Go or Genera
  • Work with cross-functional teams to translate technical methods or scientific requirements into automated laboratory workflows
  • Maintain detailed user stories, programming notes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Ensure precise definition of data outputs, file structures, and promote good data stewardship practices
  • Demonstrate familiarity with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or analytical QC tests such as ELISAs, protein assays, and related methods

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Science, Applied Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or High-Throughput Assay Development (preferred)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with strong expertise in Hamilton systems
  • Proven success in developing, scaling, and optimizing automated liquid handling systems to improve throughput and resource efficiency
  • Expertise in automating complex liquid handling workflows using Hamilton platforms, SoftMax Pro, and digital laboratory tools
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript to develop automated scripts and reduce manual work
  • Strong mechanical aptitude applicable to laboratory automation equipment and integration of multiple devices into cohesive workflows
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and system integration to enhance automation performance
What we offer:
  • An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
  • An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
  • A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
  • A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

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Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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