Lab Automation Engineer | Biotechnology

Meet Life Sciences; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company seeks a Lab Automation Engineer for a contract position to develop and optimize automated workflows in a laboratory setting. This role, requiring strong programming and troubleshooting skills, involves collaborating with scientists and engineers on cancer research projects. Contracted for 3-6 months with potential for extension, this position requires onsite work in San Mateo, CA.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in lab automation engineering.
• Experience in regulated environments with exposure to proteomics and immunoassays.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain protocols on liquid handling automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on automation systems.
• Write and maintain SOPs, protocols, and technical documentation.

Skills

Programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Agilent

Job description

This range is provided by Meet Life Sciences. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $75.00/hr

OUR CLIENT:

We’re proud to partner with a cutting-edge biotechnology company at the forefront of precision health. Through the integration of advanced multi-omics technologies and data science, they are pioneering new ways to decode human biology and accelerate breakthroughs in diagnostics and therapeutics. Their mission is to transform how diseases are detected, monitored, and understood, ultimately driving better outcomes for patients worldwide.

THE POSITION:

We’re seeking a skilled Lab Automation Engineer (contractor) to support the development and optimization of high-throughput automated workflows in a state-of-the-art laboratory. This individual will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to design, execute, and troubleshoot complex automation protocols used in the multi-omics analysis of cancer and other complex diseases.

This is a 3–6 month contract role with a high likelihood of extension or potential conversion. The role requires onsite in San Mateo, CA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, validate, and maintain protocols on liquid handling automation platforms (Tecan, Hamilton, Agilent).
• Troubleshoot technical issues on automation systems and ensure consistent performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, software engineers, and clinical researchers.
• Assist in planning and analyzing experiments supporting the development of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs).
• Write and maintain SOPs, protocols, and technical documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and performance qualifications on automation platforms.
• Support integration of automation platforms with LIMS and data capture systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in lab automation engineering within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting liquid handling platforms such as Tecan, Hamilton, or Agilent.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably with exposure to proteomics and immunoassays.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills; able to execute against timelines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional, fast-paced team.
• Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Research Services, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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