Senior Expert Science & Technology, Automation Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Expert to build up, qualify and handover to business the automation solutions in our analytical labs in close collaboration with local and international colleagues.
In this position, you report to the Team Lead of Analytical Lab Automation specialty in PAS (Process Analytical Sciences) located in Schaftenau (AT).
About The Role
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
Programming & Automation
* You will develop new workflows in the scheduler program.
* With your analytical background you will assist business functions with transforming manual sample preparation methods into automated sample preparation methods.
* You successfully build up, qualify and handover to business the automation solutions in our analytical labs in close collaboration with local and international colleagues.
* Together with other experts you will design the operation model under which the system will operate and suggest the respective lab processes in collaboration with local process owners.
Project Management
* You are a project manager for automation projects and assure all project activities are performed in a compliant way and in a timely manner, are meeting business demands as well as financial targets and adhere to agreed timelines.
* You ensure compliance with quality standards (DQP), global safety standards (HSE) and other Novartis standards.
Innovation
* With your automation experience you are one of the key persons in Austria for our “Lab Automation and Robotic Assistance Strategy” and part of the global automation matrix team. You will manage stakeholders in Analytic Development (AD) and beyond.
* Identify customer needs, find current market insights and provide technical expertise during development of automation solutions.
* You will plan for the integration of future automation solutions being developed at our partner sites.
Minimum Requirements
* Automation experience and an analytical background with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry.
* Profound knowledge of liquid handler control software (Fluent Control, Evoware, Venus) with strong expertise in troubleshooting and integration of 3rd party devices.
* Proficiency in Python and C#.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with proficiency in verbal and written English.
* In line with the Novartis culture, you are a role model for unbossed, curious and inspired people in Novartis.
* Technical engineering skills and hands-on approach in troubleshooting and development.
Desirable Requirements
* Proven track record in automating sample preparation for protein analytic processes, including implementation of automation systems.
* Experience with XML and JSON.
* Experience with Momentum from Thermo Fisher.
* Understanding of FAIR data principles and their benefits.
* Experience with instrument qualification and software validation.
* Proficiency in German.
In accordance with Austrian law, the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement is €65,605.54/year (full time). Actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.
Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities: If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact disabilities.austria@novartis.com. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative if you would like to request this.
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