Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Automation Specialist to join our team on site in Toronto, 5 days per week . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in laboratory automation and a strong ability to translate scientific methods into efficient, reliable automated workflows.

In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of automated protocols, manage incoming automation requests, and collaborate closely with technologists, scientists, and leadership teams. This position requires a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule activities within the automation service unit, including intake of automation requests, development planning, routine activities, and maintaining a prioritized worklist.
• Set up and maintain KanBan boards , Jira tickets , and lead weekly scrums to communicate progress, delays, or completions to stakeholders.
• Independently create robotic protocols in Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers.
• Create, update, and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols in a non-GxP environment, including automated calculations, statistics, and final results.
• Program and support integration software such as Green Button Go or Genera .
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate technical methods or scientific requirements into automated laboratory workflows.
• Maintain detailed user stories , programming notes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure precise definition of data outputs, file structures, and promote good data stewardship practices.
• Demonstrate familiarity with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or analytical QC tests such as ELISAs, protein assays, and related methods.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Technical Skills

Expected Compensation Range :

50K-80K The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications , in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement :

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure :

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy :

This position is a Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline :

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines : Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like :

Brief Call : Our process typically begins with a brief virtual / phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team : your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris : our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study : Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!