Lab Automation AI Discovery Advisor

BioSpace; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Biotechnology Center in San Diego seeks a Lab Automation Software Engineering Advisor to architect and implement AI-enabled autonomous discovery software for biotherapeutics research. The role designs and builds software that orchestrates automated workflows, data pipelines, and real-time insights, with IoT and lab data platform integrations to enable rapid, data-driven experiments.

This senior position blends AI, automation, and cloud DevOps to advance lab capabilities and speed up

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering with at least three years of industry experience.
• M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering with at least 10 years of experience.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering with at least 13 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications that orchestrate complex automated laboratory workflows and closed-loop learning systems.
• Build data pipelines and visualization tools that provide real-time insights into lab operations and experimental outcomes.
• Implement machine learning models for visual inspection systems, predictive maintenance, and process optimization that enhance operational efficiency.
• Create digital lab infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twin models, and telemetry monitoring systems.
• Develop and maintain integrations across multiple automation schedulers, LIMS, and data platforms.
• Ensure robust software deployment through best DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

JavaScript

C#

R

C++

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering

M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Benchling

LabGuru

PostgreSQL

Genedata

Job description

Lilly Biotechnology Center in San Diego seeks a Lab Automation Software Engineering Advisor to architect and implement AI-enabled autonomous discovery software for biotherapeutics research. The role designs and builds software that orchestrates automated workflows, data pipelines, and real-time insights, with IoT and lab data platform integrations to enable rapid, data-driven experiments.

This senior position blends AI, automation, and cloud DevOps to advance lab capabilities and speed up