A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. Your role: The provision of test substances in solution for their entry into the drug discovery process is the basis for an efficient hit finding and hit optimization. At our company, this process is served by the Compound Distribution Hub (CDH) within the Compound Logistics & Bioassay Automation department. The broader objective of this expert position is twofold. First, as an expert in lab automation, you will maintain current equipment and contribute to further advance CDH workflows by implementing next-generation automation process for liquid handling systems. Second, you will support laboratory logistics and requests using integrated workflows and automation devices. As an Automation Expert (all genders) for our Compound Distribution Hub you contribute to the maintenance, design and effective implementation of liquid handling processes to flexibly respond to current and new projects requirements. You execute experimental work in the laboratory to deliver compounds to projects teams and reformat compound libraries using integrated workflows and automation devices. Furthermore, you write protocols and provide weekly updates to the Lab Manager. You contribute to other tasks such as the organization of consumables and general lab logistics and you evaluate new automation solutions to further advance CDH workflows. Who you are: • B.Sc. or equivalent in engineering, chemistry or biotechnology. • Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling platforms and LIMS systems is required. • The ability to responsibly and consistently complete daily tasks on time and flexibility to organize daily work are also key attributes • The ability to work in teams and to communicate efficiently. • Being passionate to contribute to the discovery of new drugs. • Ability to communicate in English is a must. What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.