Application Scientist - Automation (Laboratory Automation)

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom; regular travel across the EMEA region is required.

Company

hirify.global develops solutions for separation, purification, synthesis and sample preparation for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, analytical and research markets.

What you will do

• Develop, programme, optimise and troubleshoot automated laboratory workflows and applications.
• Translate manual sample preparation and laboratory processes into robust, reproducible automated workflows.
• Develop applications for bioanalysis, pharmaceutical, CRO and analytical laboratory workflows.
• Generate application data and technical evidence covering workflow performance, robustness, reproducibility and customer value.
• Support customer demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, technical evaluations and workflow implementation.
• Create application notes, workflow guides, presentations, webinars and other technical content while contributing to marketing and product development.

Requirements

• Degree or advanced degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant practical experience in laboratory applications, automation, automated liquid handling or laboratory workflow development.
• Experience developing, programming, scripting and troubleshooting automated laboratory methods or workflows.
• Strong understanding of sample preparation, liquid handling and plate-based laboratory workflows.
• Experience developing, optimising and troubleshooting laboratory or analytical methods.
• Strong customer focus, communication and presentation skills, with willingness and ability to travel regularly across the EMEA region.

Culture & Benefits

• Customer-facing work combining applications science, laboratory automation and commercial insight.
• Projects span laboratory development, customer work, technical evaluations and application content.
• Collaboration with Sales, Product Management, R&D and global Applications teams.
• Environment focused on innovation, technical expertise, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive and respectful working environment.