Automation Specialist – Hamilton Liquid Handling
Eurofins Scientific
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- Location
- Chesterfield, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 4
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Eurofins Scientific
Biotechnology · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- We are seeking an onsite Automation Specialist to support laboratory liquid handling workflows using Hamilton STAR or STARlet systems. The ideal candidate has formal Hamilton VENUS training and hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated methods. Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus. Responsibilities
- Operate Hamilton STAR or STARlet platforms and provide day-to-day automation support.
- Develop and modify scripted methods using VENUS 6 software.
- Execute method testing and verification, document results, and make timely adjustments as needed.
- Troubleshoot system and software issues independently.
- Evaluate and optimize liquid handling methods to improve workflow reliability.
- Document experiments, method evaluations, and findings in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
- Follow laboratory procedures and good documentation practices.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field, with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating Hamilton STAR or STARlet liquid handling platforms.
- Formal Hamilton VENUS training.
- Proficiency with VENUS 6, including the ability to develop and modify scripted methods.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve system and software errors independently.
- Experience executing, testing, and optimizing liquid handling methods.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment, pipetting techniques, and general laboratory practices.
- Experience documenting work in an ELN.
- Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus.
- The successful candidate will be able to become productive quickly, work independently, and provide reliable technical support for day-to-day automation needs.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Hamilton STARSTARletHamilton VENUS trainingVENUS 6scripted methodsTroubleshootingliquid handling methodspipetting techniqueselectronic laboratory notebook
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Perks
- comprehensive medical coverage
- dental
- vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- holidays
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We are seeking an onsite Automation Specialist to support laboratory liquid handling workflows using Hamilton STAR or STARlet systems. The ideal candidate has formal Hamilton VENUS training and hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated methods. Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Operate Hamilton STAR or STARlet platforms and provide day-to-day automation support.
Develop and modify scripted methods using VENUS 6 software.
Execute method testing and verification, document results, and make timely adjustments as needed.
Troubleshoot system and software issues independently.
Evaluate and optimize liquid handling methods to improve workflow reliability.
Document experiments, method evaluations, and findings in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
Follow laboratory procedures and good documentation practices.
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field, with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating Hamilton STAR or STARlet liquid handling platforms.
Formal Hamilton VENUS training.
Proficiency with VENUS 6, including the ability to develop and modify scripted methods.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve system and software errors independently.
Experience executing, testing, and optimizing liquid handling methods.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment, pipetting techniques, and general laboratory practices.
Experience documenting work in an ELN.
Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus.
The successful candidate will be able to become productive quickly, work independently, and provide reliable technical support for day-to-day automation needs.
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m overtime as needed
Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
LinkedIn: #LI-EB1
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.