Lab Robotics Engineer

Discover International; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Discover International is searching for a Lab Robotics Engineer to drive automation in a high-throughput laboratory environment. This role includes developing Python software, designing automation solutions, and collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of Python development experience and familiarity with laboratory systems. A competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work on innovative technologies are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Python development experience.
• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based software for robotic platforms.
• Design and deploy automation solutions using embedded hardware.
• Collaborate with scientists to automate laboratory workflows.

Skills

Python development

Laboratory automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or Life Sciences

Tools

AWS

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Discover International is partnered with an innovative Biotechnology company seeking a Lab Robotics Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of robotics, software, and laboratory automation to help scale critical laboratory operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and supporting automated systems used within a high-throughput laboratory environment, working closely with both scientific and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based software for robotic platforms and laboratory instrumentation
• Design, build, and deploy automation solutions using embedded hardware and custom components
• Collaborate with scientists to automate and optimize laboratory workflows
• Support and maintain distributed robotic systems across multiple operational sites
• Develop monitoring, telemetry, and quality‑control tools to ensure system reliability

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of Python development experience
• Prior experience working in a laboratory or scientific environment
• Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems
• Familiarity with Linux environments and embedded devices such as Raspberry Pi
• Experience with containerization, cloud infrastructure, or deployment tools is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally

Preferred Experience

• AWS, Terraform, Docker, or Ansible
• CAD software and/or 3D printing
• Computer vision technologies
• Biotechnology, genomics, or molecular biology applications

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge laboratory automation technology
• High level of ownership and technical responsibility
• Collaborative environment combining engineering and scientific expertise
• Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities