Lab Automation Engineer

Lab Automation Engineer

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We are on the lookout for a lab automation expert to support our integrated automation platform.

The automation team supports the early discovery and protein engineering teams to expedite processing of large numbers of samples. These include high throughput DNA preparation, antibody production and antibody purifications. As such, the team is a key contributor to the discovery of groundbreaking medicines to treat cancer.

Key Responsibilities

The lab automation engineer will be a key member of the automation team and the primary point of contact for operating automated liquid handling systems and support their optimization. Your main tasks and responsibilities will be the following:

  • Run samples for the automation procedures while ensuring best laboratory practices
  • Record experimental entries and data in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)
  • Develop and improve methods and scripts in liquid handlers
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (liquid handlers, robotics)
  • Provide training and guidance to users regarding automation protocol execution 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful Lab automation engineer will have the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree
  • Expertise in molecular biology and protein production
  • At least 2 years of work experience
  • Basic knowledge of scripting
  • Experience with lab automation equipment (Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • You have a pro-active approach and high sense of accuracy and quality
  • A team-oriented attitude and ability to work independently
  • You are able to report and discuss experimental design and data in an organized manner
Please note that this is an onsite role and preference will be given to candidates already living at a commutable distance to our site in Utrecht. 

Our offer

We offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll experience a steep learning curve from your very first day in the job. And you’ll get to interact with a great international team of people who love what they do! To top it all, we offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, an excellent pension scheme, a company bonus and 30 days’ annual leave (based on a full-time position). Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to help us close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.

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    Our Hiring Process

    Stage 1:

    Internal Review

    This means that we’ve received your application and are in the process of reviewing it.

    Stage 2:

    Initial Call

    We’ll set up a 15-minute phone call with our Internal Recruiter to discuss the details of this job opportunity and your own expectations of the role, as well as Merus as a company.

    Stage 3:

    1st Interview Phase

    During the 1st interview phase, we’ll set up an interview with your potential future manager. We’ll be looking to understand more about your experience, how that fits the role, and what makes you tick.

    Stage 4:

    2nd Interview Phase

    If things are still looking good, we’ll set up several short interviews with team members, peers, Management Team members (where relevant) and HR to make sure we are a good cultural fit. We do our best to plan these interviews on the same day, although on rare occasions they’ll take place on multiple days.

    Stage 5:

    Job Offer

    After positive evaluation from both sides, you will receive our job offer. Once you’ve accepted it, we will draw up the necessary paperwork. You will receive your contract within 3-5 working days and your onboarding process will start!

    Stage 6:

    Welcome

    We’re more than happy to welcome you to join Merus in our pursuit to close in on cancer!

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