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Director, Wet Lab Engineering

Somerville, MAFull-time$189k2026-09-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a multidisciplinary team to build novel instruments, automated workflows, and integrated experimental systems connecting physical labs with data, computation, and AI to accelerate protein and biologic therapeutic discovery.

Role type

Director, Wet Lab Engineering (Hands-on IC with people management)

Builds

Bespoke instruments, automation, and integrated experimental systems for biological discovery and platform development

Domain

Biotechnology / Drug Discovery / Protein Therapeutics

Required skills

Hardware engineering, Optics, Microfluidics, Automation engineering, Software engineering, Robotics, AI/ML integration, Systems thinking, People management

Preferred skills

Robotics system development, Experience in biotechnology and drug discovery assays

Technologies

Robotics, AI/ML, Microfluidics, Automation hardware

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 engineers; Set technical vision for Wet Lab Engineering; Drive development of bespoke instruments and automated systems from concept to deployment; Partner with scientists to translate scientific needs into working systems; Build a culture of technical excellence and rapid experimentation

Seniority

Director, 10+ years experience