Sr. Engineer I, Automated Systems Engineering

The RoleModerna is looking for a Senior Engineer I to join the Automated Systems Engineering team at our site in Norwood MA. The person in this role will work on the development, demonstration, and delivery of projects related to automated systems, help with documentation, and act as an SME in cross-functional teams. This role will have a significant impact across our organization by enabling cross-functional cooperation between teams that support our technical development and technical operations organizations. The successful candidate will be a key player during the design, build, test, deploy, and continuous improvement stages of key automated systems. This is a chance to be part of a progressive team and to make a difference in life-changing technologies.Here's What You’ll Do:Collaborate with scientists to adapt bench top workflows to semi and fully automated workflows through requirement gathering, scripting, and deployment of liquid handlers and integrated automation platforms.Lead efforts to successfully deploy custom designed equipment for use in a pre-clinical, GLP, and GMP environments.Leverage your technical expertise to help shape our digital transformation by partnering with Digital and Systems Integration teams to integrate automation into our computational and data infrastructure.Prepare detailed development documents and provide hands-on training to operators allowing for successful handoff of automation platforms.Provide method development and troubleshooting support for existing automation workflows.Evaluate new automation to introduce cutting edge technologies to the team and wider organization.Follow engineering best practices to create robust lab automation infrastructure.Employ robust version control during method development.Act as a mentor for junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)BS in molecular biology, computer engineering/science, bioengineering with 5+ years laboratory automation experience.Extensive experience programming and developing with laboratory automation software/hardware and liquid handlers.Experience with 3rd party automation hardware such as decappers, centrifuges, dispensers, sealers/peelers, etc.Strong attention to detail and self-starter with the capability to work on multiple projects at the same time.Experience fully integrating automation hardware into data infrastructure, scheduling software, cloud infrastructure, and/or analytics software.Strong communication skills.Ability to routinely lift up to 15 lb. and occasionally up to 45 lb.Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)M.S. in STEM or a related field with 5+ years experience in a relevant industry or PhD with academic experience in a related field.Experience in DoE experimental design and method development.Experience with sample storage automation such as Liconic or Hamilton storage.Direct experience configuring and optimizing Hamilton STAR/Vantage automated liquid handling systems.Experience with LIMS systems and ELN such as Benchling and LabVantage.Experience with Bitbucket/GIT version control tools.Hands-on lab experience in one of the following areas: DNA assembly, plasmid creation and amplification, analytical assay development for DNA/RNA, and NGS.Experience with scheduling software such as Cellario, Green Button Go, Momentum, etc.About ModernaSince our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team.

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