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Immediate need for a talented Automation Specialist.

This is a 08 months contract (potential for extension)

opportunity with long-term potential and is located in

Toronto, ON (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-11446

Pay Range: CAD 50 - CAD 80/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

Manager Notes:100% onsite - This position is highly hands-on and Hamilton-centric.

The core value of the role is independent design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4 , with responsibility for both technical execution and automation work management.

Manages/schedules activities in automation service unit by applying project management skills to intake automation requests, schedule development and routine activities, as well as maintain a prioritize work list of activities

Sets up and maintains KanBan boards, Jira tickets, and weekly scrums with stakeholders to communicate progress, delays and completions

Independently creates robotic protocols in Venus 4 software to manipulate Hamilton liquid handlers

Creates, updates and maintains SoftMax Pro protocols in non-GXP environment including fully automated calculations, statistics and summarized final results

Proficient at programming integration software such as Green Button Go, or Genera

Familiar with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or analytical QC tests, including, but not limited to ELISAs, protein assays, etc.

Maintains detailed user stories, programming notes, and flags opportunities for continuous improvement

Works with cross-functional teams (technologists, scientists, and leadership teams) to translate technical methods or desired manipulations into automated processing

Details precise data outputs, files and aware of data stewardship





Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

Key Skills;3 years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with significant expertise in Hamilton systems

Experience in design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4

Familiar with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or analytical QC tests, including, but not limited to ELISAs, protein assays, etc.

(Ideally) Masters of Science or Applied Science with a focus on robotics, mechanical engineering, or high-throughput assay development

3 years of hands-on experience in laboratory automation, with significant expertise in Hamilton systems

Proven success in optimizing resource usage and throughput by developing and scaling automated liquid handling systems

Expertise in automating complex liquid handling workflows using Hamilton systems and other platforms such as SoftMax Pro and electronic laboratory notebooks

Strong mechanical skills applicable to laboratory automation platforms, such as liquid handlers, laboratory robotic equipment, and integration of multiple instruments/devices into a single workflow

Familiarity with data pipelines, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and system integration for enhanced automation and workflow efficiency

Solid communicator who confidently presents new ideas, leads with conviction, and breaks down complex problems into actionable steps

Energetic leader capable of managing a small team of automation specialists

Analytical thinker with proven success in solving complex issues

Collaborative team player who works effectively with technologists, scientists, and leadership.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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📌 Automation Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Pyramid Consulting
📍 Toronto