Software Engineer - Automated Chemistry Technology

Position : Software Engineer : Automated Chemistry Technology

Location : Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3

About Us

Client is a Vancouver-based, chemical technology company developing scalable manufacturing processes and tools for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry.

The Company builds and deploys new enabling technologies including flexible robotic platforms and artificial intelligence software that improves experimental throughput, efficiency, and data quality.

We focus on process innovation, particularly for the production of medicinal compounds and battery materials. Our aim is to bring modern chemical technology solutions to meet the most serious challenges in health and sustainability.

Reporting structure and time-commitment

Reports to VP, Innovation

Full time

Indefinite term

In-person role at 301 - 2386 East Mall

Job duties

Application development for chemistry automation systems

o Develop applications for the operation, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of new chemical automation technologies (i.e.

DirectInject-LC, self-driving labs)

o Translate development-stage software infrastructure into commercial-ready applications, emphasizing ease of use and robustness

Early-stage automation technology development

o Work with Clients hardware and chemistry team to design, develop, prototype, and optimize new automation technologies for chemistry workflows within self-driving labs

o Optimize robustness and flexibility of custom or commercially available hardware and software modules, including but not limited to :

automated chemical synthesis modules (Mettler Toledo EasyMax, Unchained Labs Junior, Chemspeed SWING, Amigo Chem, or custom modules with programmable heat / stir elements, etc.),

Analysis modules (HPLC, DirectInject-LC, FTIR, EasyViewer, or custom modules)

Sample translocation (cartesian robots, articulated robotic arms, gantry systems)

o Collaborate with chemists and process engineers to integrate automation solutions into experimental workflows

o Create and implement experimental protocols for testing new automation technologies in chemical synthesis and analysis

Systems integration and maintenance

o Oversee the software integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.

Technical communication

o Prepare research output presentations, including clear data visualizations of high-density data for both technical audiences and general public

o Integrate with computer science colleagues for the curation of large data sets and data visualization.

o Support the development of technical grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies

o Support the preparation of technical manuscripts for internal use or publication

Lab safety

o Complies with and supports Clients safety protocols including :

procedures for the use and disposal of chemical materials

Clients Environmental Management Plan

maintenance of Clients safety records

WHMIS, UBC, and other agencies, as required

Required qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.)

Masters or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

4 years of demonstrated work experience or a combination of educational and work experience in designing, developing, and implementing automation technologies, preferably in a chemistry or laboratory setting

Experienced with Python

Experienced with C++ and C#

Experienced with Linux environments

Experienced with Windows .NET framework

Experienced and interfacing with APIs and code debugging

Demonstrated experience in designing and executed automated chemistry workflows, including self-driving laboratories

Experience with various UPLC / HPLC instruments, Chromatography Data Systems, vendors and applications

Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, strong people skills, cross-organizational teamwork and the ability to interact with and influence the direction of key opinion leaders in the industry

Demonstrated ability to work within a cooperative team environment and focus on individual, time dependent projects with minimal direct supervision

Analytical, assertiveness, creativity and effective problem-solving skills

Solid Skills in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation structure and benefits

Salary range : CAD$ 85,000 - 120,000

Contractor or Employee : Employee

Eligibility for Clients extended health benefits programs : Eligible

Vacation : 15 days of vacation per calendar year, prorated for the first year based on hiring date. 1 additional day each subsequent year of service, up to a maximum of 20 days.