Job opening - Staff Engineer - Laboratory at The New York Stem Cell Foundation (New York, NY)

Laboratory Automation Engineer

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) is a rapidly growing and highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research. We are a vibrant, growing organization that advances cutting-edge stem cell research in our own laboratory and through support for talented scientists at other institutions.

NYSCF is seeking applications for an experienced automation software developer to support high-throughput manufacturing.  We are currently building out the infrastructure to support an automated stem cell production facility.  This newly created full time position will join an exciting, multi-disciplinary team in our growing laboratory that will assist in the automation of stem cell related projects.  The person filling this role will work collaboratively with members of the laboratory and across the organization. The successful candidate will:

• Support existing instrumentation software solutions throughout the laboratory, by programming robotic liquid handling systems.


• Develop software to integrate new off-the-shelf and custom instrumentation in the facility by programming liquid handling systems.


• Provide technical expertise on cross functional teams for development of project specific protocols.


• Create test plans that have stated requirements and specifications.


• Analyze data and communicate results in a team environment.


• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and software problems.


• Ability to evaluate and test new automation technologies. 

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