High-Throughput Lab Robotics Research Associate

Discover International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is expanding its high-throughput genomics platform in San Francisco. The Lab Robotics Research Associate will design and optimize automation workflows, integrate AI-driven tools with the robotics fleet, and partner with scientists to improve data quality at scale.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, problem solving from first principles, and scalable production of lab automation solutions to accelerate biotechnology research.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of lab experience with molecular biology protocols.
• 1+ year of Python programming experience.
• 1+ year of experience with liquid handling systems (Opentrons, Hamilton).
• 3D printing and CAD experience preferred (Fusion 360).
• Interest in biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve lab automation protocols that process tens of thousands of samples per day.
• Help develop AI-driven tools that use robotics to speed up research.
• Measure and improve performance of custom in-house automation hardware.
• Help prototype custom 3D-printed tools.
• Collaborate with scientists to build high-throughput lab automation.

Skills

Lab automation

Python

3D printing

Fusion 360

DNA sequence analysis

Education

BS or MS in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Opentrons

Hamilton

Job description

Discover International is expanding its high-throughput genomics platform in San Francisco. The Lab Robotics Research Associate will design and optimize automation workflows, integrate AI-driven tools with the robotics fleet, and partner with scientists to improve data quality at scale.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, problem solving from first principles, and scalable production of lab automation solutions to accelerate biotechnology research.