Autonomous Lab Automation Lead & Scientist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Project Scientist - Automation Engineer to spearhead automation development for REACT, enabling autonomous experimentation in mineral processing, materials synthesis, and chemical research.

You will design, build, and integrate instruments, robotics, embedded controls, and software for AI-driven laboratory platforms, collaborating across disciplines to accelerate discovery.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in science or engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of autonomous laboratory systems and robotic workflows.
• Develop embedded software, firmware, and UIs for instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with scientists and AI/ML researchers to translate requirements into automated systems.
• Ensure safety and compliance for chemical, thermal, and robotic environments.

Skills

Embedded systems

Python

C++

Robotics integration

UL/IEC standards

PCB design

3D CAD modeling

Documentation

Education

PhD in Science or Engineering

Tools

Arduino

ATmega328p

ESP32

Raspberry Pi

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Creo Parametric

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Project Scientist - Automation Engineer to spearhead automation development for REACT, enabling autonomous experimentation in mineral processing, materials synthesis, and chemical research.

You will design, build, and integrate instruments, robotics, embedded controls, and software for AI-driven laboratory platforms, collaborating across disciplines to accelerate discovery.