**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.** **Automation Engineer** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Engineer, are to: + Evaluate and recommend novel laboratory automation instruments for deploying to a production environment + Write methods using various laboratory automation control software including Tecan EVOware, Beckman, Hamilton, Agilent/Bionex Vworks, Dynamic Devices MethodManager, Green Button GO, Plate Butler, Cellario Scheduler and others + Work hands-on with the installation and integration of laboratory automation with a high level of attention to detail + Collaborate with partners in other functions to ensure that new instruments and processes transition smoothly into a production environment + Contribute directly to the development of innovations that improve efficiency and reduce unit cost -Serve as a point person between Deployment and Production teams and provide instrument training to production end users + Create a census of automation, its current usage, and develop then implement a plan for areas of retirement, growth, or re-deployment + Handle the migration of lab/automation computers, including installing, integrating automation and devices as needed while testing to ensure lab stability + Support ongoing liquid handler operations within through writing/troubleshooting liquid handler scripts, liquid classes, automation scheduler scripts + Create a system and culture of version control for automation scripts and thoroughness through documentation **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related scientific field Knowledge of PCR, Sequencing, and other Molecular Biology techniques and skills as well as experience with high throughput automation systems designed for molecular biology or analytical applications + Ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers + Experience designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments for liquid handling, workflow complications, and IT integration + Self-driven individual motivated to book end projects requiring minimal supervision. + Desired Education & Skills/Experience: Experience with molecular biology workflow development and transition to production environment as well as next generation sequencing platforms Experience with coding JavaScript, Java, C#, python, or others. + Data analysis and visualization through Spotfire or R programming and willing to learn new operating and controls systems + Experience with Computer Aided Design software + Lean or Six Sigma certification Understanding of working in multi-disciplinary and matrix teams \#LI-US **YOUR APPLICATION** Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. **It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.** **Location:** United States : Missouri : Chesterfield **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code:** 838545 **Contact Us** **Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com **Job Segment:** CAD, Drafting, Testing, Biology, Molecular Biology, Engineering, Technology, Science