**Description** Are you excited about building laboratory automation to transform the discovery and development of novel biotherapeutics? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment with a global leader in human and animal health? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Automation Specialist in the Biotherapeutics Discovery department at Boehringer Ingelheim. As an Automation Specialist at Boehringer Ingelheim, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our laboratory processes. This role requires working closely with laboratory scientists to understand their needs and develop automation solutions that enhance their work. You will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of scientific methods and contribute to the exciting process of producing the next generation of biotherapeutics. Additionally, you will have a unique opportunity to drive how the pharmaceutical industry is connecting digital and physical innovation in unprecedented ways. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. **Duties & Responsibilities** • Contribute to R&D discovery research by collaborating with lab scientists to understand their needs and develop automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Independent expert in the lab automation solutions for Biotherapeutics • Demonstrate clear understanding of research goals and objectives of different project teams and functions • Write own scripts for end-to-end automation with input from project or technical teams • Contributes to training colleagues and externals/vendors in area of technical expertise. Maintains understanding of drug discovery process. • Complies with all applicable regulations and maintains documentation in accordance to best practices, SOPs and policies. • Contributes to departmental administration; demonstrates cost effectiveness wrt technology, instruments and external partners. • Interface with lab scientists and other technical departments like IT to design, implement, maintain and ensure seamless integration of automated systems within the laboratory. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems, ensuring minimal downtime. • Stay up-to-date with the latest automation technologies and industry trends. **Requirements** • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with ten (10) years’ experience or a Master's degree with six (6) years’ experience. • Proven experience in laboratory automation, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. • Proficiency in programming languages used in automation, specifically Tecan, Biomek, and Hamilton. • Strong understanding of laboratory processes and procedures such as in protein engineering, lead generation, protein expression and purification, analytics biophysics of proteins, etc. • Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment. • Excellent problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrates clear understanding of research goals and objectives of different project teams and functions. **Eligibility Requirements:** • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). • Must be 18 years of age or older. **Compensation Data** This position offers a base salary typically between $140,000 and $222,000.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements.  For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.