Associate Scientist, Data Automation Support

One of our large pharmaceutical clients in Malvern, PA is seeking a Scientist to support laboratory data automation and integration initiatives for the Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) Digital & Automation team, helping drive seamless operation and digital transformation of a fully automated laboratory. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists, automation teams, robotics engineers, and digital platform owners to ensure seamless end-to-end automated laboratory workflows. In support of the automated lab for cell & gene therapy processing and formulation, this role supports the integration of a proprietary-built software platform with BIOVIA OneLab and Robotics software for sample management. This position will focus on digital process mapping, workflow testing, requirements gathering, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to enable efficient and reliable automated laboratory operations., * Support Data Leads for digital deliverables within a fully automated lab o Work with automation and scientific teams to deliver on method-specific milestones

• Support data leads with BIOVIA OneLab deliverables for process analytical sciences methods o Work within BIOVIA OneLab system to build out testing scenarios

• Sample submission and assigning activities in the system to support end-to-end testing o Facilitate knowledge transfer from scientific team to BIOVIA OneLab team for recipe development o Learn data automation process to provide first level support to Malvern automation lab

• Provide project management support for data automation team o Work with automation operations leads to maintain lines of communication o Utilize Monday.com tool for project timeline/deliverable tracking o Lead meetings where necessary and/or document key takeaways and action items

• Experience with BIOVIA OneLab lab management software
• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in a scientific discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field)
• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory automation, or digital laboratory environments
• Understanding of laboratory workflows and ability to translate scientific requirements into technical solutions
• Strong organizational, project coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with system testing, workflow validation, and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com)
• Cell and gene therapy

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.