Lab Robotics & Automation Research Scientist

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) match

Company shares

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. is seeking an on-site Lab Robotics Research Associate to blend biology, robotics, and software to enhance automated lab workflows. You will work with engineering to develop protocols, test robotic workflows, and characterize equipment.

The role offers ownership and hands-on problem solving in a growing life sciences setting. The position requires molecular biology experience, Python scripting, and expertise with lab automation.

Qualifications

• Two years of laboratory experience with molecular biology protocols in industry or academia.
• One year of experience with liquid-handling systems and laboratory robotics.
• One year of experience programming in Python.
• Experience with scripting, protocol development, or laboratory automation.
• Strong experimental judgment and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and test custom robotic attachments and laboratory automation solutions.
• Develop, modify, and improve automated laboratory protocols.
• Program and script laboratory workflows using Python.
• Operate and troubleshoot liquid-handling systems and laboratory robotics.
• Run experiments to characterize equipment and evaluate performance.
• Apply molecular biology techniques including PCR and qPCR workflows.
• Partner with engineering and automation teams on new laboratory capabilities.
• Take initiative to identify improvements and move projects from concept through testing.

Job description

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. is seeking an on-site Lab Robotics Research Associate to blend biology, robotics, and software to enhance automated lab workflows. You will work with engineering to develop protocols, test robotic workflows, and characterize equipment.

The role offers ownership and hands-on problem solving in a growing life sciences setting. The position requires molecular biology experience, Python scripting, and expertise with lab automation.