Automated Lab Operations Shift Lead

Lila Sciences

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 182,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lila Sciences is seeking a Shift Supervisor for an on-site 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shift in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will own automated lab workflow execution, lead engineers on shift, and coach a team of Research Operations engineers to ensure high-quality run performance.

You will collaborate across scientific, engineering, and automation teams to troubleshoot, improve operations, and validate processes for tech transfer. Prior leadership and hands-on lab automation experience are essential.

Qualifications

5+ years in lab automation or high-throughput environments.
Experience managing direct reports in technical settings.
Experience operating automated liquid handling platforms in production/research.
Experience leading and coordinating workflow execution with engineers.
Strong foundation in assay design and interpretation.
Experience identifying operational issues and driving resolution.
Excellent written/spoken communication across teams.

Responsibilities

Own safe, reliable execution of automated lab workflows across your shift.
Serve as technical lead for engineers on shift with real-time guidance and coordination.
Manage, coach, and develop direct reports with clear expectations and feedback.
Monitor run performance and system health; resolve common issues and escalate complex ones.
Maintain accurate shift handoff documentation for seamless continuity.
Flag QC/QA deviations with detailed observations.
Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and automation teams to improve operations.
Support tech transfer by validating workflows and addressing gaps.