Senior Lab Automation Engineer: Drive Reliable Workflows

Colossal Biosciences

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Company matched 401k retirement plan

Parental leave at 100% for up to 12 w

Education reimbursement

Earth health mission

Job summary

Colossal Biosciences in Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain automated systems for cell and molecular biology workflows, in-person at Colossal HQ.

The role supports day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and optimization of instrumentation, with hands-on experience in Hamilton, HighRes Bio Cellario schedulers, and SPT Labtech Firefly+ to enable reliable automation-driven workflows.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific field.
5+ years of experience with automated laboratory instruments and integrated automation systems.
Experience troubleshooting and scripting for Hamilton STAR/VANTAGE, SPT Labtech Firefly+, and related instruments.
Experience with Hamilton Venus and HighRes Bio Cellario schedulers.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation methods using laboratory control platforms.
Provide hands-on support, consumable restocking, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation systems.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, software, and integration issues to minimize downtime.
Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance including upgrades and validation.
Execute installation, testing, and validation to verify equipment performance.
Coordinate triage with end users, vendors, and service providers with proper records.
Train end users and contribute to process improvements and innovations.