(Liquid Handling) Automation Specialist (80 – 100 %)

celerion· 4112 - Bioanalytical Services
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📍 Fehraltorf (Zurich), SwitzerlandFull Time

About this role

Celerion is one of the world's leading bioanalytical contract research organizations and has been supporting pharmaceutical and biotech drug development programs around the world for more than 40 years.

Are you interested in new technologies and have an affinity for robots?

Do you understand biochemical relationships and know how to translate them into automated processes?

Then apply for our position as

(Liquid Handling) Automation Specialist (80 – 100 %) 

  • As part of our highly specialized automation team, you will translate biochemical assays into robust, high-throughput-ready robotic routines.
  • Your key responsibilities include programming using VENUS and EVOware software, as well as regularly verifying the performance of our robots.
  • As a member of our team, you will play a key role in the successful deployment of liquid-handling robots to enhance assay performance and throughput, thereby helping to secure Celerion’s competitive position.

Your Profile

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a life-science discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology). (Please note: this role targets a life-science background; engineering degrees are not the intended profile)
    • Solid understanding of immunoassays and/or chromatographic methods
    • At least 1 year demonstrated hands-on experience programming Hamilton liquid-handling robots using VENUS software  to support automated workflows in a regulated laboratory environment
    • Good written and spoken German is beneficial
    • Highly collaborative and service-oriented mindset
    • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
    • Structured, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
    • Able to balance development work with operational support
    • Experience with general-purpose programming languages such as Python, VB or SQL is beneficial but not required; proven Hamilton VENUS method-programming experience is essential.

We Offer You

  • Work in a leading laboratory featuring state-of-the-art automation standards.
  • A specialized role at the intersection of bioanalytical science, automation, and regulated laboratory operations, with a direct impact on throughput, standardization, and reliability; includes a structured onboarding process and an internal training program.
  • The opportunity to actively shape the further development of Celerion’s automation capabilities.
  • Modern infrastructure and work environment.
  • Work-life balance: flexible working hours (Monday to Friday; no weekend or shift work) and 5 weeks of vacation.
  • Benefits: extra holidays, company-paid sickness and accident insurance, commuting allowance and access to Reka-Checks.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your complete application, including your CV, references, diplomas, and other relevant documents.

Additional information can be found on our website:

 https://www.celerion.com/careers

 

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Is the (Liquid Handling) Automation Specialist (80 – 100 %) role at celerion full-time or part-time?
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Which team or department does the (Liquid Handling) Automation Specialist (80 – 100 %) at celerion belong to?
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