Senior Automation Engineer, Platform Biology
Core
Scale programmable infrastructure for a human cellular biology platform to generate treatments for common diseases.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (biotech platform)
Builds
Automated workcells, liquid-handling and robotic workflows, and integrated data pipelines for biological experiments.
Domain
Biotechnology / Cellular Biology / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, C#, systems integration, workflow automation, instrument control, troubleshooting, version control, testing, documentation
Preferred skills
Cloud infrastructure (AWS), event-driven integrations, LIMS/ELN integration, automated metadata capture, sample tracking, QC reporting
Technologies
Python, C#, JSON, platform APIs, SQL, Git, AWS, LIMS, ELN, Hamilton STAR, Dynamic Devices Lynx, HighRes Biosolutions/Cellario, Beckman Biomek, Tecan
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize high-throughput automated protocols; Partner with scientific teams to design automation solutions; Collaborate on workflow execution, troubleshooting, and training; Develop and maintain automation scripts and scheduling workflows; Validate automated workflows against benchtop methods; Build integrations between automation platforms, instruments, and data pipelines; Integrate and troubleshoot new instruments and workcell components; Create and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
Seniority
Early-career to Mid-level, hands-on IC
