Senior Automation Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and qualify automated systems and liquid handling protocols to enable high-throughput biological workflows and integrate data into AI/ML pipelines.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (robotics/liquid handling)
Builds
Automated workcells, liquid handling protocols, and integrated data capture systems for drug discovery
Domain
Biotech / Drug discovery / Robotics / Lab automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Automation systems development and integration, Robotics, Liquid handling platforms, Python, SQL, C#, Database management, Mechanical system diagnosis, Scientific workflow automation
Preferred skills
Life sciences industry experience, Third-party vendor management, Complex project independence, Team guidance
Technologies
Python, SQL, C#
Responsibilities
Define workflows and QC metrics for automation systems, Design and qualify new workcells and liquid handling protocols, Develop automated data capture and LIMS integration, Diagnose and resolve mechanical/software/system integration issues, Automate scientific workflows (Cell Culture, Genomic Screening, DNA-encoded Library), Create automation census and deployment plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
