Automation Engineer: Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

iORGANBIO

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

iORGANBIO invites applications for a Process & Automation Engineer to design, automate, and scale cell culture and molecular biology workflows that bridge biology, robotics, and software. This on-site role in Morrisville, NC partners with biologists, hardware and software developers, AI scientists, and operations staff to build robust, scalable processes for tissue generation at scale.

You will translate bench protocols into automated workflows, develop closed-loop control and QC strategies, and

Qualifications

2+ years in process development, lab automation, or bioprocess engineering roles; biotech, cell therapy, or advanced therapeutics preferred.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including stem cells (iPSC/ESC) and differentiation workflows.
Proficiency with core molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, sequencing prep, immunoassays).
Experience with laboratory automation platforms (liquid handlers, robotic arms, automated incubators, plate readers) and scripting for automation (Python).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and iterate automated workflows for cell culture, stem cell differentiation, and tissue maturation.
Translate manual bench protocols into robust automated processes on liquid handlers, robotics, and bioreactor systems.
Develop and automate molecular biology workflows (sample prep, nucleic acid extraction, sequencing prep, QC assays).
Program and operate automation platforms; develop scripts, APIs, and UIs to run differentiation campaigns.
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to implement closed-loop process control, machine vision, and real-time monitoring.