Senior Scientist I - Robotic Engineer (Laboratory Automation)

Location: Nansha, Guangzhou, China

Company

Global life sciences company developing and manufacturing medicines through collaborative, interdisciplinary R&D and production operations.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot high-throughput robotic systems, including liquid handlers, plate readers, and automated reactors.
• Design and implement automated workflows for synthetic chemistry experiments.
• Translate manual laboratory protocols into automated scripts using vendor-specific or general-purpose programming tools.
• Document procedures, maintenance logs, and workflow configurations while coordinating equipment updates and upgrades.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, data scientists, vendors, and internal teams to align automation with experimental goals.
• Train and support laboratory personnel on equipment use and safety.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Robotics, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with laboratory automation or robotic systems.
• Familiarity with synthetic chemistry workflows and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with automation scripting or programming in Python, C++, MATLAB, or comparable tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-throughput screening platforms and liquid handling systems.
• Knowledge of LIMS systems and data integration tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career environment and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace committed to diversity.
• Benefits and compensation programs vary by role and location.
• Access to advanced laboratory infrastructure and digital platforms.
• Opportunities for collaboration with global experts and career development.