Pharmaceutical Sr. Automation Leader

On-Board Services is Hiring a Pharmaceutical Automation Leader in New Brunswick, NJ!
Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract with Likelihood to Extend
Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Benefits: medical insurance, dental, 401K+ match,
Compensation: $60.00 - $71.00/hr. 

Job Description:
Integrated Technology & Engineering Team at Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking for a talented and experienced candidate to join their team. The candidate will get an opportunity to engage in developing cutting-edge analytical automation technologies at a world-class drug product development environment.

Automation Lead
The successful candidate will operationalize automation/robotic initiatives within the Product Development organization. This involves development of drug product automation activities, troubleshooting support as applicable, management of automation development project portfolio, and introduction of fit for purpose robotic capabilities across different sites within the organization. The role requires the establishment of automation/robotic solutions by identifying gaps and opportunities within the existing development protocols to enhance business efficiency and agility.

Analytical & Formulation Support on Development Pipeline Assets
This function is focused on providing automation support to formulation and analytical development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholder to ensure we are utilizing and developing the right automation formulation development platforms to align with their development needs. Typical formulation development support includes the execution of flexible methods for sample preparation, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results in timely manner.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have:

Education: -
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline. Masters or Ph.D. is highly desirable.

Expertise:
• 3-7 years experience is required, but preferred is 5-10 years of laboratory experience working with liquid handling workstations; Preference is given to Unchained Labs, Chemspeed and Hamilton Systems.
• Strong expertise in writing scripts for liquid handlers is a must.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency general purpose programming languages (e.g. VB, Python, Perl, R, C++/C#) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in typical analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, CE-SDS, iCE and high-throughput purification are desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot liquid handling devices related issues.

Competencies & Behaviors: 
• Ability to identify gaps and opportunities within existing automation workflows; develop and implement automation/robotic protocols as viable solutions.
• Accountability, passion, and proper sense of urgency.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and approaches based on business priorities.
• Interest to explore and introduce novel robotic capabilities as appropriate.
• Ability to effectively communicate among stakeholders, collaborators, and peers.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

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