Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) (contract)

Title: Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+)

Pay range: $75-$98 per hour (CAD)

Work Schedule: 1st shift 8:00 am-4:00 Mon-Fri

Location: Toronto, Ontario 100% on site

Contract Length: 8 months

Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) for an 8-month contract. This position is highly hands-on and Hamilton-centric. The core value of the role is the independent design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4+, with responsibility for both technical execution and automation work management.

Responsibilities

* Manage and schedule automation activities, including intake, prioritization, and workflow planning

* Maintain Kanban boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums with stakeholders

* Independently design and develop robotic protocols using Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers

* Develop and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols, including automated calculations and data outputs

* Integrate laboratory systems using tools such as Green Button Go or Genera

* Support assay automation (e.g., ELISA, protein assays) in pharma/biopharma environments

* Document user stories, programming notes, and identify process improvements

* Collaborate cross-functionally to translate lab processes into automated workflows

* Ensure data accuracy, structure, and stewardship across automated systems

Qualifications

Education & Experience

* Master’s degree (preferred) in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field

* 3+ years of hands-on laboratory automation experience

* Strong expertise with Hamilton liquid handling systems

* Proven ability to optimize and scale automated workflows

Technical Skills

* Hamilton liquid handling & workflow automation

* Venus 4+ programming

* Python and/or JavaScript for automation scripting

* Instrument integration (e.g., Green Button Go, Genera)

* SoftMax Pro or similar assay software

* Data pipelines and database management (SQL/NoSQL)

* Systems integration across lab instruments

Soft Skills

* Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration

* Ability to lead initiatives and manage priorities

* Analytical problem-solving mindset

* Team-oriented with cross-functional experience