RPA Technical Lead

Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter

IT
Cambridge, UK
Posted on Oct 17, 2024

For over 25 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together, each bringing our own unique perspectives to make an impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly drive science forward.

The Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Technical Lead is responsible for delivery of automation at abcam that will inform and accelerate our business worldwide across all business functions.

This position reports to the Director of Applications and Automation as part of the Data and Analytics team and will be based on-site in Cambridge, UK. At Abcam, our vision is to be the most influential life sciences company for researchers worldwide.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Oversee the development of RPA bots using industry-leading RPA tools and technologies in order to streamline abcam’s workflows and enhance productivity globally.

  • Work closely with business stakeholders to help translate business requirements into solutions, providing technical expertise and guidance to improve RPA practices at abcam.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and performance of RPA bots.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure a robust and secure RPA environment and coordinate the deployment of RPA bots into production environments.

  • Ensure code quality, scalability, reliability, reusability and maintainability of the automation solutions as well as adherence to industry best practices.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Proven experience (3+ years) as an RPA Developer or RPA Tech Lead, preferably in a similar industry.

  • Strong technical expertise in RPA platforms such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere, and Microsoft Power Automate and a solid understanding of RPA architecture, development methodologies, and best practices.

  • Proficient in programming languages like C#, Java, or Python.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering solutions that drive business value

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Working with databases including experience in SQL and NoSQL

  • Working collaboratively in a team environment and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

At Abcam, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Abcam can provide.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.