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Senior Laboratory Automation Specialist

Wellcome Sanger Institute

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

Are you a highly experienced Automation Specialist, looking to contribute towards solving global health challenges? If so, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – and we are looking for someone like you!

Due to an acceleration in exciting, scientific growth at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, DNA Pipelines Technology Development is expanding its team of automation specialists to identify significant opportunities to improve processes across Scientific Operations (SciOps) and be responsible for fully project managing the implementation of these changes.

About the Role:

As a Senior Automation Specialist, you will:

  • Create a clear strategic vision for all automated workflows in CellOps and DNA Pipelines.

  • Ensure a consistent approach that creates the greatest utility of technology.

  • Build a comprehensive understanding of the work being performed, in order to identify areas where automation would be beneficial.

  • Develop and implement optimal solutions to lead the evolution of our processes.

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring end to end embedding of processes.

  • Work closely with external collaborators to bring in new technology.

You will have the opportunity in this role to join a team which takes a collaborative approach to project delivery and works in partnership with other SciOps groups to deliver strategic goals.

About You:

  • An adaptive and entrepreneurial thinker with a track record in initiating concepts and project managing them through to completion.

  • Able to critically evaluate liquid handling platforms and performance data to identify the optimal technology.

  • Able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and influence a range of internal stakeholders at all levels.

  • Comfortable working independently and prioritising your workload to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.

  • Have strategic awareness and the ability to support large-scale projects in a complex, ever-changing environment.

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in method writing on large liquid handling platforms (e.g. Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, Beckman etc.) within the context of high throughput pipeline development. You will be agile in response to changing requirements with a focus on efficiency and continuous process improvement.

Additional Information:

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

https://www.sanger.ac.uk/programme/cellular-generation/ 

https://www.sanger.ac.uk/group/operations-dna-pipelines/

https://www.sanger.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/sanger-institute/our-vision/

Working at Wellcome Sanger

Our flexible-hybrid working environment means you can focus on being productive and part of the team while enjoying the benefits of working remotely and from the Genome Campus when you are in the office.

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Location: Cambridge, Hinxton
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 12th December 2022
Closes: 10th February 2023
Job Ref: JR100109
 
   
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