Scientist, Lab Automation Engineer
Core
Design, build, and maintain automated laboratory systems to scale high-throughput biotherapeutic discovery workflows.
Role type
Lab Automation Engineer (Scientist I or II)
Builds
Integrated laboratory instrumentation and high-throughput assay automation solutions for biotherapeutic discovery.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Laboratory Automation / Biotherapeutics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
CAD design, automated liquid handling programming, in vitro assay knowledge, system integration, vendor management, equipment validation, inventory management, troubleshooting, protocol optimization
Preferred skills
Orchestration across multiple system integrations, physical AI implementation, large-scale installation design reviews
Technologies
Hamilton (Venus), Dynamic Devices, Opentrons, CAD software
Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize Hamilton integrated high-throughput screening platforms; Partner with scientists to implement new assay automation solutions; Design CAD models for custom system components; Implement and refine laboratory instrument software; Evaluate and deploy new efficiency capabilities like physical AI; Manage consumable inventories and track equipment performance
Seniority
Scientist I or II (entry to mid-level IC)
