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Advisor / Sr. Advisor – Lab Automation Research Scientist

BioSpace
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2025
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Automation Engineer to join the Automation Core Lab at the Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The successful candidate will have foundational knowledge of state-of-the-art lab automation equipment and industry-based experience working with research scientists to leverage automation to accelerate, improve and facilitate workflows.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

  • Ensure that common lab automation equipment is properly maintained and in good working order. This includes stand-alone liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton), micro-dispensers, plate readers and washers, as well as several fully integrated robotic workstations. Ability to create methods/scripts, trouble-shoot issues and train users on these instruments is also required.
  • Supervise and aid a Team of automation engineers whose responsibilities include equipment installation, maintenance, QC, script writing.
  • Work collaboratively with lab research scientists across the Lilly Corporate Center to optimize research efficiencies through implementation of automation process improvements and novel technologies.


Basic Qualifications

  • PhD in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of experience (following post-doctoral education) or
  • M.S. in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of experience or
  • B.S. in engineering/bio-engineering or STEM-related discipline with a minimum of 12 years of experience.
  • Experience should include at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a biotech/pharmaceutical company or as an automation provider.


Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Previous experience in the direct supervision of lab automation engineers.
  • Extensive experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and scripting of lab automation equipment including liquid handlers, micro-dispensers, plate washers, plate readers, Octet, etc. is required.
  • Experience with scheduling, operation, training and troubleshooting of fully integrated robotic systems is a strongly desired.
  • Expertise with BioSero’s Green Button Go scheduling software is beneficial.
  • Programming experience using Python, Java, C# or VB.NET, SQL is strongly preferred.
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills including the ability to work productively with lab research scientists from diverse disciplines.
  • Excellent organizational skills, as exemplified by an aptitude for clear record-keeping, and data analysis, as well as the ability to prioritize work across multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to work independently and having strong written and verbal communication skills is required.


Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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