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Senior Software Engineer - Automation, Waterford
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Location:
Waterford, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
19.06.2025
Expiry Date:
03.08.2025
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Job Description:
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer – Automation to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that drive the automation of laboratory workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT professionals to integrate robotic systems, laboratory instruments, and data management platforms, enabling high-throughput and reproducible experimentation.
How you’ll spend your day
* Design and implement software to control laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers, robotic arms, and analytical instruments.
* Collaborate with current vendors regarding software updates.
* Develop APIs and middleware to integrate instruments with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and data pipelines.
* Collaborate with scientists and lab staff to understand workflow requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
* Troubleshoot and debug hardware-software integration issues in a laboratory setting.
* Implement scheduling and orchestration systems for automated workflows.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GLP, GMP, Data Integrity) where applicable.
* Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) of automation systems.
* Maintain version control and documentation for all software projects.
* Develop and train future Junior Software Engineers.
Your experience and qualifications
Are you?
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
* Strong problem-solver, with attention to detail.
Do you have?
* 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a laboratory or scientific environment.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
* Experience with laboratory automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman Coulter, Opentrons).
* Familiarity with LIMS, ELNs, or other scientific data management systems.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Experience with respiratory testing laboratory automation (preferred).
* Knowledge of laboratory standards and protocols (e.g., HL7, SiLA) (preferred).
* Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (preferred).
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