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Lab Automation Engineer

LausanneFull-time2026-06-05 → 2026-10-11
On-site

Core

Design, build, and run automated lab systems where AI agents execute biology experiments by controlling physical instruments. (via careerplan.io/jobs/9754e5a7-6597-40de-b52b-04c41f8934e6-lab-automation-engineer-at-adaptyv)

Role type

Senior IC Lab Automation Engineer

Builds

API-controllable hardware work cells and orchestrated lab workflows

Domain

Biotech / Lab Automation / Robotics

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, partner with biologists to automate assays, push throughput and reliability

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC