Lab Automation Engineer

About the role

Support an R&D autonomous laboratory initiative focused on automated scientific workflows and instrument integration.

Tasks

• Develop and validate automated methods from scientific protocols.
• Program and troubleshoot laboratory automation platforms and instruments.
• Integrate instruments into automated workcells and support commissioning, FAT, and SAT.
• Connect instruments with laboratory schedulers, APIs, LIMS, ELN, and databases.
• Collaborate with scientists, software engineers, informatics teams, and vendors.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–5 years
• Hands-on experience with Hamilton VENUS, Tecan FluentControl, Agilent VWorks, or similar platforms.
• Laboratory automation, instrument programming, and workflow integration.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and method validation skills.
• Preferred: Python, robotics, machine vision, high-throughput experimentation, and autonomous laboratory experience.

Schedule

• Contract

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision options through a third-party provider; employees pay the full premium cost.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with no employer matching or contributions.
• PTO: No paid time off except as required by applicable state and local laws.

How to apply

• Send your updated resume via direct message.

Location

• San Francisco, CA