Automation Scientist

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Job Title

Automation 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

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