Automation Engineer, Cellares
$90-210k
+ Equity
Office located in Bridgewater, NJ
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Open for applications
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$90-210k
+ Equity
Office located in Bridgewater, NJ
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory automation systems
- Experience programming and optimizing liquid handling methods
- Experience developing and implementing integrated automation solutions using Biosero’s Green Button Go software
- Experience with laboratory analytical instruments and automated systems
- Experience integrating and managing assay results with LIMS
- Familiar with flow cytometry, genomic, and cell-based assays
- Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation, and training materials
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
What the job involves
- We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development, validation, and day-to-day operation of fully automated QC testing workflows in a regulated GMP environment at our Bridgewater, NJ site
- This role is central to the success of our Cell Q platform and commercial-scale QC operations
- The successful candidate will play a key role in transferring, scaling, and optimizing automated QC test methods across multiple automated workcells, while also providing hands-on runtime operational support for the Cell Q platform and the broader QC laboratory infrastructure
- This includes troubleshooting systems, supporting production testing, and ensuring consistent, compliant execution of automated workflows
- Working closely with cross-functional partners in Quality Control, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, IT, and Quality, the Automation Engineer will contribute to system validation, user training, technical documentation, and controlled version management of automated test methods under change control
- In addition, this role will help design, implement, and maintain automated sample and reagent management workflows that enable scalable, reliable, and robust end-to-end processes for high-throughput QC testing in a GMP setting
- Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad range of challenges as the company grows
- Support the transfer and validation of automated QC workflow steps
- Validate and optimize automated methods for sample preparation, analysis, and data collection
- Monitor system performance, track recurring issues, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to implement technical and procedural improvements
- Conduct validation testing of liquid handling methods and integrated systems to ensure proper functionality and performance
- Analyze automation workflows to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization
- Develop and implement troubleshooting methodologies to identify and resolve QC test method issues
- Provide automation system and instrumentation support and troubleshooting
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $600M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2026
$257m
SERIES D
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
Total funding: $612m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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