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Moderna

Senior Automation Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Biobanking

Moderna

full time · Senior

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What this role is

A technical leader role overseeing laboratory automation systems for clinical biomarker operations, designing and optimizing high-throughput workflows with liquid handling platforms and integrated data systems. This position suits experienced automation engineers who want to bridge laboratory science, software integration, and emerging technologies in a regulated biotech environment.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Robotics or related field
  • 5+ years laboratory automation or robotics experience
  • Liquid handling systems and automation platforms experience
  • System integration experience using APIs, databases or middleware
  • On-site work at Harwell, UK
  • Ability to work in laboratory environment
  • Ability to lift equipment/materials with assistance (~25 kg)

Nice to have

  • Programming experience in Python, Java or C++
  • Data structures and database design knowledge
  • LIMS integration experience
  • AI/ML applications in laboratory workflows
  • Hamilton platform experience
  • Automation scheduling software experience (Momentum, Cellario)
  • Web services (REST/SOAP) and distributed systems knowledge
  • Regulated environment experience (GCP, GLP, ISO standards)
  • Version control (Git) knowledge
  • Agile methodologies experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

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