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Hartford HealthCare at Home

Laboratory Aide III

Manchester, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Must be knowledgeable in laboratory automation and information systems. * Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform ...

Labcorp

Senior Software Engineer

Bloomfield, CT

$122K - $161K/yr

Design, develop, and support applicationlevel software for laboratory automation equipment, including liquidhandling and instrumenttending robotic systems. * Develop and maintain embedded and ...

Integrated Resources INC

Automation technician

Groton, CT · On-site

$41K/yr

The Automation Support Lab Tech will provides equipment and automation support for the Primary ... The position will support the expansion of laboratory equipment support, both directly and ...

Quest Global

Metrology Engineer

Windsor Locks, CT · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, testing, and validation of automated calibration processes and equipment. * Identify and implement ...

Quest Global

Metrology Engineer

Windsor, CT · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, testing, and validation of automated calibration processes and equipment. * Identify and implement ...

Quest Global

Metrology Engineer

Windsor Locks, CT · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Lead and support laboratory automation initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, testing, and validation of automated calibration processes and equipment. * Identify and implement ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory automation in Connecticut is $24.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $26.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Laboratory Automation job involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems to streamline laboratory workflows. Professionals in this field work with robotics, software, and instrumentation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility in experiments. They collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT specialists to develop solutions for high-throughput screening, data management, and sample processing. This role is essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics, where automation enhances research and testing capabilities.

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A Laboratory Automation professional typically oversees the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated lab equipment and robotics. Daily tasks often include programming and calibrating instruments, ensuring data integrity, optimizing workflows, and supporting scientists and researchers with technical issues. Collaboration is key, as you’ll regularly coordinate with lab technicians, IT staff, and researchers to implement new automation solutions and improve laboratory efficiency. This role also involves routine documentation and reporting to maintain compliance with industry standards. Staying proactive and resourceful is crucial for identifying and resolving potential system bottlenecks and ensuring smooth laboratory operations.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Automation job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, and 12% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $49,958 per year, or $24 per hour.

Software Integration Engineer, Laboratory Automation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Groton, CT

$103K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 428 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

174th of 544 rated manufacturers

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

As a Software Integration Engineer, you will develop software integrations connecting laboratory instruments with Thermo Scientific™ Momentum Software, AI-enabled scientific applications, and customer digital workflows. You will play a key role in enabling intelligent laboratory automation by integrating software platforms, laboratory instruments, and AI-driven workflows into scalable customer solutions.

[Key Competencies]

  • Customer-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration across customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality software.


[Key Responsibilities]

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain custom Momentum™ SDK drivers for laboratory instrument integration.
  • Develop reliable software interfaces between Momentum and third-party laboratory instruments using standard communication protocols and APIs.
  • Integrate laboratory instruments into automated workflows while ensuring software quality through validation, testing, and deployment support.
  • Translate customer workflow requirements into scalable software integration solutions through close collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Troubleshoot software, communication, and hardware integration issues during development and customer implementation.
  • Develop technical documentation and reusable software components that support standardized integration and long-term maintainability.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure compliance with Momentum SDK standards and software development best practices.
  • Support customer demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept (PoC) activities, and continuous improvement of integration frameworks and engineering standards.
  • Integrate AI-enabled scientific applications and software services with laboratory automation workflows to support intelligent laboratory operations.
  • Collaborate with AI software engineers to enable seamless interaction between laboratory instruments, workflow platforms, and AI-powered applications.

[Qualifications]

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 7+ years of software development experience.
  • Experience with object-oriented software development, laboratory or industrial system integration, and software platform integration.
  • Experience in software validation, testing, and troubleshooting.

[Knowledge, Skills, Abilities]

  • Strong programming skills in C# and .NET, Visual Studio, experience integrating software APIs and AI-enabled applications.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols including TCP/IP, REST APIs, Serial (RS-232/RS-485), OPC-UA, XML/JSON and software integration architectures supporting laboratory automation and AI workflows.
  • Software debugging, unit testing, and version control (Git/Azure DevOps)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Business-level Korean and English communication skills.

[Preferred Qualifications]

  • Experience with biotechnology, life sciences, laboratory automation, research, or scientific software environments is highly desirable.
  • Experience integrating AI-enabled applications or digital laboratory platforms into laboratory automation workflows.
  • Experience developing laboratory instrument drivers or device control software.
  • Experience with Thermo Scientific™ Momentum, laboratory automation platforms, or scientific instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of laboratory automation standards, robotics, and scientific workflows.
  • Experience with Git/Azure DevOps, Agile software development, and SDLC practices.

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