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Field Automation Scientist, US West

Bay Area California

Field Automation Scientist – US West

The Top Line

Here’s the deal. We’re all about helping researchers break free from tools that just don’t cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling products that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day. That’s our mantra, our promise and we own it. Our tribe is different. We thrive on moving fast, taking risks and persevering through failure. We embrace the unknown and we are happy to make mistakes. We are there for each other and we crave diversity because we know that building a truly diverse tribe will make us better at everything.

The Job

We are seeking a top-notch, US-based, Field Automation Scientist to commission state-of-the-art laboratory automation workflow solutions and optimize customer applications for the west coast. This job is all about adeptly supporting Stuntman, Big Kahuna, Junior, Big Tuna and integrated 3rd party lab automation equipment while building fabulous relationships with customers. You will enable customers to meet their workflow automation goals thereby making an oversized impact on customer and Unchained Labs success. This is your rare opportunity play a huge role in accelerating customer development in high throughput experimentation!      

Responsibilities

  • Lead installation, integration testing, site acceptance testing, and customer training of custom lab automation systems
  • Expertly communicate with customers throughout complex system commissioning and support cases
  • Work hand-in-hand with customers and internal teams to ramp-up customer applications on newly installed integrated automation systems.
  • Be a go-to expert on automation software, customer protocols, and system level troubleshooting
  • Provide on-site and remote support, solving tough problems for customers working in a wide range of scientific fields
  • Be a customer advocate – provide customer feedback and field perspective to make us better
  • Timely documentation of issues and solutions using Salesforce CRM
  • Travel to customer sites within US and occasionally internationally (travel ~50%)

 

Qualifications

  • Deep commitment to customer success
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; graduate level preferred
  • Proven hands-on applications, service, or technical support experience for complex lab automation equipment; familiarity with Junior or Big Kahuna workflow solutions is a huge plus
  • Experience with a contemporary programming language (such as Python) is needed
  • Must be knowledgeable in general lab practices and always learning new science
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire others about automation possibilities
  • Comfortable with a dynamic work environment and schedule, including working on multiple projects and application areas in a day and managing flexible travel plans
  • Gritty, confident, and cool under pressure
  • Self-driven and solutions-oriented to thrive in an environment of high-performance expectations
  • Location preferred – San Francisco Bay Area

 

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $140,000. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual base salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. This role is also eligible for our bonus program, and comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.

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US pay range

$110,000 - $140,000 USD

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