Automation Engineer

Biology Lab Automation Engineer

We are seeking a Biology Lab Automation Engineer to design and build cutting-edge automated workflows for biology assays and processes. This role involves maintaining and developing new features on our biology lab information management system, integrating laboratory hardware and instruments, and designing and building biology automation workcells.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop new features on our biology lab information management system, working towards making it AI-native
• Help maintain and develop our open source lab automation software
• Work with Scientists to automate validated experimental workflows on liquid handlers
• Design and build biology automation workcells, from quick prototypes to production-grade systems

Key Qualifications

• Strong software fundamentals (Python, TypeScript)
• Experience integrating laboratory hardware and instruments
• Familiarity with core molecular biology workflows (PCR, RNA/DNA extraction)
• A track record of both contributing independently and leading or mentoring others
• Ability to pick up unfamiliar domains and tools quickly as problems change
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Results-oriented, action-first outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian cell culture automation
• Comfort working collaboratively in large codebases
• Familiarity with databases and data handling
• Experience with common lab orchestration softwares