Scientist, DSCS Digital Technologies–Laboratory Automation, Automation Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid role based in Rahway, New Jersey, United States; US and Puerto Rico residents only. Domestic relocation is listed, and travel requirements are 10%.

Salary: $87,300–$137,400 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive where applicable.

Company

hirify.global is a global biopharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines, oncology products, vaccines, and animal health products, with operations in more than 140 countries.

What you will do

• Develop automation systems integrating robotics, laboratory instrumentation, and software.
• Work with researchers to translate experimental needs into scalable automated workflows.
• Collaborate with automation, data science, modeling, IT, and digital engineering specialists.
• Lead projects from concept through deployment across teams and stakeholders.
• Improve existing automation platforms for performance, usability, and reliability.
• Integrate robotic platforms with laboratory equipment and data systems, while supporting, troubleshooting, and training scientists.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, robotics, mechatronics, chemistry, physics, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a laboratory setting with laboratory automation and equipment integration.
• Experience with scripting or programming using accepted best practices, including version control, design patterns, and clean code.
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical process research and development, drug product development, and/or analytical development.
• Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially on cross-functional teams.
• Effective scientific collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work with technicians and vendors.

Nice to have

• Programming experience with Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, or R.
• Experience with PLCs, microcontrollers, other automation edge devices and controllers, or industrial SCADA and orchestration software such as DeltaV, Ignition, or WinCC OA.
• Experience with automated benchtop reactor systems such as Sartorius Ambr250.
• Experience integrating laboratory automation software, firmware, hardware, instruments, and custom or commercial software into end-to-end solutions.
• Experience designing, prototyping, and deploying laboratory automation technologies.
• Understanding of data science and AI/ML concepts applied to laboratory automation.
• Wet-lab experience in biopharmaceutical drug substance, drug product, or analytical research and development.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook software such as Benchling or Signals.
• Motivation to learn new skills, take on challenges, and understand how systems work; interest in being a maker, builder, or tinkerer.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a regular first-shift daytime schedule.
• Regular employee status with medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Collaborative, inclusive environment focused on cross-functional problem-solving and digital innovation in pharmaceutical research.
• No valid driving license is required; hazardous materials are listed as not applicable.