Role Overview:This role focuses on designing and implementing advanced lab automation solutions for research environments. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in IoT, time-series data management, AI/ML, and cloud platforms to integrate critical lab equipment and enterprise systems, ensuring efficient and secure operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and implement lab automation solutions for research environments, including R&D labs, life sciences, pharmaceutical facilities, or cleanrooms.
- Work with IoT edge gateways, manage time-series data, and utilize industrial protocol converters for high-frequency sensor ingestion.
- Deploy AI/ML models on time-series telemetry for predictive analytics on critical lab equipment.
- Integrate CMMS, ERP, and EDMS data with smart building platforms.
- Collaborate effectively with scientific researchers, facility engineers, enterprise IT directors, and hardware vendors.
Required Skills:- Deep practical experience with IoT edge gateways, time-series data management, industrial protocol converters, and high-frequency sensor ingestion.
- Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML models on time-series telemetry.
- Experience integrating CMMS, ERP, and EDMS data with smart building platforms.
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, Node.js, or Go.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms including AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, and Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding of Lab EHS standards, specialized ventilation requirements (ACH, differential pressure), and containment protocols.
- Strong knowledge of Operations/IT security convergence, including network isolation (VLANs, Purdue Model, Zero Trust).
Qualifications:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience designing lab automation solutions for research environments.
Preferred Skills:- Experience developing digital tools for research facilities and equipment asset management (e.g., Digital Twins, advanced analytics).
- Certifications in AWS/Azure Cloud Architecture, Certified IoT Professional, or TOGAF.
