On-Site Lab Automation Technician — High-Throughput Bioanalysis

Dash Bio; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Direct access to industry veterans

Job summary

Dash Bio in Waltham, MA is seeking a Lab Technician at the intersection of biology and technology. You will execute automated workflows, manage the daily production queue, and ensure sample integrity from intake through data recording. This on-site role is ideal for candidates with up to 2 years of lab experience and a degree in bioengineering or related fields.

You will work with automation, learn the robots and data flows, and help improve standard procedures to accelerate drug development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Robotics, or related field.
• 0–2 years in a laboratory setting; Hamilton Venus experience is a plus.
• Proactive and precise with routine, standardized work and process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate sample tracking; on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• System Operation: Run validated, high-throughput workflows on automated liquid handling platforms.
• Queue Management: Own daily production queue and ensure throughput targets.
• Accessioning & Logistics: Manage sample intake and data integrity from entry.
• Hardware Troubleshooting: Perform basic maintenance on automation hardware.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate to improve SOPs and production-readiness.
• Data Integrity: Ensure runs are logged and samples match digital records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Operational Excellence

Queue Management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Hamilton Venus

Job description

Dash Bio in Waltham, MA is seeking a Lab Technician at the intersection of biology and technology. You will execute automated workflows, manage the daily production queue, and ensure sample integrity from intake through data recording. This on-site role is ideal for candidates with up to 2 years of lab experience and a degree in bioengineering or related fields.

You will work with automation, learn the robots and data flows, and help improve standard procedures to accelerate drug development.