Lab Automation Engineer
Core
Design, build, and run automated lab systems where AI agents execute biology experiments by controlling physical instruments.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Automation Engineer
Builds
Automated work cells integrating lab instruments (liquid handlers, robot arms, plate readers) for unattended biology experimentation
Domain
Biotechnology / Lab Automation / AI-driven wet lab
Required skills
Python, hardware control, instrument reverse-engineering, workflow orchestration, debugging, TypeScript
Preferred skills
PyLabRobot, PyHamilton, Opentrons, electronics, microcontrollers, 3D printing, CAD
Technologies
Python, TypeScript, PyLabRobot, PyHamilton, Opentrons
Responsibilities
Control lab instruments programmatically, build and integrate work cells, reverse-engineer instrument protocols, write software glue connecting hardware to platform, partner with biologists to automate assays, push throughput and reliability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC