Professional | Permanent | Full-/ Part-time | On-Site
If you’re passionate about changing lives for the better, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. In Research & Development, we’re continuously exploring innovative new treatment options to make a stronger, more positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve. You’ll work with talented colleagues in a state-of-the-art Research & Development environment, developing innovative medicines that change the life of patients for the better and help us make progress towards our vision of a world free of pain. Join us today, and discover the difference you can make.
What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
- Manage our state-of-the-art Liquid Handling Landscape and the incoming & outgoing research sample flow and inventory
- Provide research samples, screening plates and compound shipments to internal teams and external partners, including shipment preparation
- Design and optimize automated liquid handling methods, workflows, and dispensing strategies - new layouts, dispensing schemes, increased lab automation level
- Ensure reliable operation of our fully automated systems like robots, liquid handlers, automated tube & vial storages and auxiliary devices like de/cappers, barcode readers/labeler, hotels, volume detectors, integrated centrifuges and more
- Drive the evaluation and implementation of new automation technologies, software solutions, and digital workflows
- Handle sample management, ordering and automated store software
- Collaborate closely with scientists, laboratories, logistics, and procurement teams
What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field, or Master's degree with relevant industry experience
- Experience in liquid handling, lab automation, and method programming (ideally Beckman Coulter and Azenta/REMP)
- Python programming skills for laboratory workflow automation, data analysis, and instrument integration are a plus
- Basic knowledge in shipment and documentation of solid and liquid research samples
- Proven track record in implementing new technologies, equipment, and processes
- Customer-oriented team player with strong analytical and multitasking skills
What are some of the local benefits
- Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
- 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
- (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations
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| "Bring your expertise to where it matters most: advancing cutting-edge research projects and transforming our Lab Automation and Liquid Handling landscape for the future."
Sven Kühnert, the Hiring Manager |
Liquid Handling & Automation Scientist (m/f/d) in Aachen Arbeitgeber: Grunenthal Group
Grünenthal ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur ein dynamisches und unterstützendes Arbeitsumfeld bietet, sondern auch zahlreiche Vorteile wie eine betriebliche Krankenzusatzversicherung, flexible Urlaubsoptionen und innovative Mobilitätslösungen. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert Teamarbeit und kontinuierliche Verbesserung, während wir gleichzeitig auf die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung unserer Mitarbeiter Wert legen. In unserem internationalen Team haben Sie die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden Projekten in der Pharmaindustrie zu arbeiten und einen echten Unterschied zu machen.
