Director, Lab Automation
Core
Lead the development and operation of autonomous laboratory automation platforms to accelerate drug discovery for biologically important targets.
Role type
Director, Lab Automation
Builds
Fully-automated robotics systems and AI-driven scientific discovery capabilities
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Drug Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Laboratory automation systems, High-throughput liquid handling, Automated assay workflow development, Cross-functional collaboration, Team leadership, Vendor evaluation
Preferred skills
HighRes platform experience, Benchling platform experience, AI-driven scientific systems
Technologies
HighRes, Benchling
Responsibilities
Own and configure the core HighRes-based automation platform; Serve as the primary technical resource for lab automation across research functions; Collaborate with AI/ML and data science teams to develop autonomous scientific capabilities; Build and lead a team to operate and expand automation platforms; Evaluate emerging automation technologies and vendors.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
