Catalyx is seeking an Automation Scientist to join our team and work on our customer site in Utrecht.

WHO WE ARE:

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services RD, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx’s partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company’s experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in life sciences, engineering or a related field with relevant working experience.
• A must have expertise in operating and programming automated liquid handling systems.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C#, or similar, to develop and enhance automation workflows.
• Hands-on experience translating wet lab molecular biology workflows (e.g., PCR/qPCR, RNA assembly methods, sequencing library preparation) into automation protocols.
• In-depth understanding of general laboratory procedures and experimentation.
• Ability to develop and deploy technologies with ambitious timelines and deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for working in a team-oriented environment.
• Adaptable and eager to learn, with a proactive approach to tackling challenges.

THE ROLE:

Catalyx is a trusted partner in delivering world-class lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we partner with life science and other highly regulated organisations, to empower them to enhance efficiency, and drive success. As part of this commitment, we are continuously developing our on-site teams to support the advancement of customer operations.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with scientists to automate high-value workflows, streamline laboratory processes, and drive the adoption of advanced automation solutions. Your contributions will be instrumental in enhancing productivity and accelerating scientific innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with scientists and technicians: Spend time in the lab to deeply understand their workflows, identifying opportunities for automation and implementing high-throughput solutions.
• Develop and optimize automation processes: Deliver hands-on support to implement, refine, and enhance automation technologies to meet the evolving needs of the research teams.
• Transition manual workflows to automated systems: Redesign existing manual processes to make them automation-ready, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Explore and validate innovative solutions: Continuously evaluate new technologies, liaise with vendors, organize demonstrations, and validate cutting-edge tools and kits for the lab.
• Be a key partner to the team: constantly support the team during the technology transfers and beyond, maintain a positive and outgoing approach while collaborating with scientists, technicians, and other stakeholders.