Software Engineer: Automated Chemistry Technology
Location: Vancouver BC (InPerson)
Salary range: CAD$
Our client is a Vancouverbased chemical technology company that develops scalable manufacturing processes and innovative tools for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Their cuttingedge technologies including flexible robotic platforms and AI software are designed to enhance experimental throughput efficiency and data quality. They are committed to process innovation focusing on the production of medicinal compounds and battery materials to address the most pressing challenges in health and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Application Development:
- Develop applications for operating troubleshooting and maintaining chemical automation technologies (e.g. DirectInjectLC selfdriving labs).
- Transition developmentstage software into commercialready applications ensuring ease of use and robustness.
- Automation Technology Development:
- Collaborate with hardware and chemistry teams to design develop and optimize new automation technologies for chemistry workflows.
- Enhance the robustness and flexibility of hardware and software modules including automated chemical synthesis analysis modules and sample translocation systems.
- Integrate automation solutions into experimental workflows in partnership with chemists and process engineers.
- Develop and implement experimental protocols for testing new automation technologies.
- Systems Integration and Maintenance:
- Oversee software integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.
- Technical Communication:
- Prepare research presentations including data visualizations for both technical audiences and the general public.
- Work with computer science colleagues on data curation and visualization.
- Support the development of technical grant proposals and the preparation of technical manuscripts.
- Lab Safety:
- Adhere to safety protocols including chemical material handling environmental management and safety record maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering Automation Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Master s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
- 4 years of experience in designing developing and implementing automation technologies ideally in a chemistry or laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in Python C C# Linux environments and Windows .NET framework.
- Experience in interfacing with APIs and debugging code.
- Proven experience in designing and executing automated chemistry workflows including selfdriving laboratories.
- Familiarity with UPLC/HPLC instruments Chromatography Data Systems and related applications.
- Excellent communication presentation and teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical creative problemsolving and project management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: CAD $85000 $120000
- Employment Type: Fulltime Employee
- Benefits: Eligible for extended health benefits program
- Vacation: 15 days per year with 1 additional day each subsequent year of service up to a maximum of 20 days.
Join Us:
Be part of a team that s advancing chemical technology to address critical challenges in health and sustainability. Apply today to make a meaningful impact.
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