Automation Scientist

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Job TitleAutomation Scientist
Location(s)Covaris - Woburn - MA

About Covaris:

Covaris is a leading provider of innovative sample preparation and laboratory automation solutions for the life sciences and biotechnology industries. With a commitment to advancing scientific research and discovery, Covaris develops cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to achieve superior results in genomics, proteomics, and beyond.

The Covaris technological foundation is based on its proprietary and patented Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) technology. AFA enables various applications in genomics, proteomics, cell biology, drug discovery, and formulation. Thousands of Covaris-Focused ultrasonicators are in use in over 30 countries. Customers include the world’s leading researchers, universities, and pharmaceutical companies.

Covaris continues to innovate pre-analytical sample preparation technologies.

Job Summary:

The Automation Scientist is a technically skilled and highly collaborative role based at Covaris headquarters. This position bridges technical applications, customer support, and solution development—working directly with customers, sales teams, and collaborators to drive adoption of automated Covaris’ protein and genomics sample preparation workflows. Whether responding to technical inquiries, performing troubleshooting, or showcasing capabilities through demonstrations, this individual plays a hands-on role in ensuring customer success. In addition to supporting day-to-day technical needs, the Automation Scientist also contributes to strategic initiatives by developing user manuals, SOPs, training resources, and supporting the release of automation-ready collateral that highlights Covaris Automation Solutions for Proteomics and Genomics applications. The ideal candidate is motivated by problem-solving, confident presenting to both scientific and commercial audiences, and eager to contribute to the growth of Covaris automation solutions through impactful content creation and hands-on technical expertise in protein workflows and sample preparation solutions.

Responsibilities:

· Serve as a subject matter expert for Covaris automation solutions in customer-facing and internal interactions

· Provide high-level technical and applications support to automation customers through presentations, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization

· Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and R&D to align customer needs with Covaris solutions and generate technical proposals

· Support business development activities by identifying opportunities, performing needs assessments, and enabling field team success

· Create technical collateral, including application notes, abstracts, protocols, and training documents

· Contribute feedback to product development based on customer interaction and market trends

· Document and manage customer and collaborator projects from design to delivery

· Deliver customer training and technical demonstrations in person and virtually

· Maintain accurate records within a regulated ISO-13485 environment

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field

· 2+ years’ experience with automated liquid handler programming and protocol development

o Examples: Hamilton VENUS, Tecan Fluent Control, Dynamic Devices Method Manager, and/or similar platforms

· 2+ years’ experience with proteomics, NGS, and molecular biology workflows

· 2+ years’ experience supporting internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong presentation and technical writing skills

• Experience with FFPE extraction

• High comfort level engaging with customers and leading technical discussions

• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, R, C#, or C++) is a plus

• Experience working in ISO-13485 regulated environments is preferred

• Experience in applications support roles preferred

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative and fast-paced setting

• Experience with Covaris instrumentation and methods is desirable

Reasonable Accommodation: Covaris is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, color, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We also aim to guarantee that all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.