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Automation Engineer

GenScript/ProBio · Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Posted 23 days ago · $70,000 – $90,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
GenScript/ProBio's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
54% of GenScript/ProBio's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at GenScript/ProBio
high
53 stale, 2 reposted of 82 open
Hiring momentum
117 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GenScript/ProBio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GenScript/ProBio.

About this role

As an Automation Engineer at GenScript, you will develop and maintain automation workflows to support high throughput biomanufacturing. Your role will involve troubleshooting and maintaining lab instruments, managing project timelines, and ensuring effective communication with other teams for smooth technology transfer. You will also be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to automation systems.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields
  • 1+ year of relevant experience in automation development in a biomanufacturing environment
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Experience troubleshooting liquid handling instruments such as Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR
  • Extensive experience in writing scripts/protocols for Tecan, Hamilton, Thermo Momentum Scheduler

Nice to have

  • Experience with molecular biology experiments
  • Basic understanding of equipment communication, networking, TCP/IP, serial communication, or automation software
  • Basic programming or scripting experience
  • Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environment

What you get

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • New Child Leave

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $70,000 – $90,000, depending on experience and qualification
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
  • Experience with molecular biology is a plus but not required, indicating a potential learning curve for candidates without that background

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Listed by GenScript/ProBio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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