Pharmaceutical Robotics Scientist

Location: Groton, CT, USA; candidates must live within a commutable distance. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.

Compensation: USD 25–30 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides analytical testing, pharmaceutical research, laboratory, and life sciences services through a global network of laboratories.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and develop laboratory automation solutions for pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Assist with the design and testing of modular hardware for data-rich experimentation.
• Implement robotic control systems to orchestrate multiple laboratory workstreams.
• Integrate digital tools, machine learning, and self-optimization into laboratory automation.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, material scientists, engineers, and internal and external partners.
• Develop data management systems to retrieve, process, and store data from manual and automated experiments.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, or a bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong coding skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics and machine vision systems used in laboratory automation.
• Experience in pharmaceutical research and development.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position within a multidisciplinary drug product development team.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.