Engineer I-II, Automation

Lila Sciences

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading scientific technology firm in Cambridge is seeking an Automation Engineer I-II to enhance lab automation processes. Responsibilities include testing and optimizing automated methods, providing troubleshooting support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Successful candidates should have a background in Life Sciences or Engineering, hands-on lab experience, and coding skills in Python or similar languages. This role offers competitive pay and a full-time position.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2-4 years hands-on laboratory automation experience.
Basic coding experience is required.
Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Test, validate, and improve automated methods.
Provide troubleshooting support for automation issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Laboratory automation experience

Coding skills (Python, R, MATLAB)

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments (Hamilton, Tecan)

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About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducingscientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatestchallenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Automation Engineer I-II to join our Life Sciences Process Engineering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the testing, validation, and ongoing improvement of automated methods on both off the shelf and in-house built instrumentation and software, get hands on experience with end to end automated process development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists and machine learning experts, to enhance our process capabilities.

️ What You'll Be Building

Automated Method Support

Utilizing an understanding of different automated instrument platforms, the successful candidate will test, validate, and evaluate continuous improvements for automated methods developed by senior engineers.

Troubleshooting and Optimization

Provide prompt troubleshooting support for methods and instrumentation to automation end users and escalate situations as needed to subject matter experts in automation, hardware, software, data and computing, and science.

Instrument Maintenance

Support and perform various periodic maintenance tasks for automated equipment, along with performance and qualification checks after vendor equipment work.

Collaboration

Work closely with Lila Team members both within and across functions in areas including automation, hardware and engineering, data and computing, scientific and machine learning teams to understand instrumentation, automated methods, and process requirements to assist in the implementation of automated solutions.

Coding & Integration

Develop and apply programming skills to interface with laboratory instruments, understand automation scripts, and support continuous improvements in automated methods and data integration.

Documentation

Maintain accurate and detailed records of robotics issues, method issues, protocols, system configurations, and project outcomes.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Educational Background

Minimum of B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Laboratory Experience

Preferred 2-4+ years hands-on laboratory automation in the life sciences with instruments from manufacturers like Hamilton, Tecan, Agilent, Dynamic Devices, or Beckman Coulter.

Technical Skills

Basic coding experience (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or similar languages).
Familiarity with laboratory automation tools and software is preferred.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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