Autonomous Lab Platform Architect & Tech Lead

Genentech, Inc.

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 169,000 - 314,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Genentech, Inc. seeks a technical lead for Lab Automation within Automation Science & Technology.

You will own the physical platform architecture for the Roche Autonomous Lab Accelerator and drive end-to-end robotic integration, instrument control, and data interfaces in a fast-moving research environment. You will collaborate with Science & Technology leads, Lab Operations, and CS CoE to deliver scalable automation platforms, maintainability, and operational readiness for routine execution.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or related field.
  • Experience: Significant lab automation and systems integration experience.
  • Skills: Python, API integration, and cross-functional collaboration across science, software, automation.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end Physical Platform Architecture for the Lab Accelerator.
  • Translate scientific requirements into automatable unit operations and platform specs.
  • Lead integration, commissioning, and verification of robotics and instruments.
  • Partner with Lab Operations and CS CoE to enable unattended execution and robust operation.

Skills

Python programming
API integration
Systems thinking
Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences

Tools

Hamilton automation
Tecan
Agilent
HighRes
Opentrons
robotic arms
schedulers

Job description

Genentech, Inc. seeks a technical lead for Lab Automation within Automation Science & Technology.

You will own the physical platform architecture for the Roche Autonomous Lab Accelerator and drive end-to-end robotic integration, instrument control, and data interfaces in a fast-moving research environment. You will collaborate with Science & Technology leads, Lab Operations, and CS CoE to deliver scalable automation platforms, maintainability, and operational readiness for routine execution.

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