Automation Scientist

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 worlds 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 developmentworking 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:

Bachelors and/or Masters 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.