What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Automation Engineer position at Science?
We are looking for a Biology Lab Automation Engineer to design and build cutting edge automated workflows for biology assays and processes. Biology at Science uses high throughput applications for protein discovery, preclinical testing, cell engineering, and a number of other high impact problems. A core principle of Science is to deploy automation to abstract away the tedious and error-prone wet lab experiments whenever possible. The successful candidates will work closely with scientists and engineers to develop automated solutions to make scientific progress faster, safer, and more reliable. Candidates will work with our large collection of advanced scientific equipment to enable high-bandwidth low-touch automation of laboratory processes.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Design and build fit-for-purpose biology automation workcells
- Develop and run automated experimental protocols
- Help develop software automation and data infrastructure
- Develop drivers for laboratory instruments
Key qualifications:
- Experience with laboratory integration
- Experience with software (Python, TypeScript)
- Experience working with liquid handlers
- Experience with PCR, RNA/DNA extraction
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Results oriented, action first outlook
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with mammalian cell culture automation
- Familiarity and comfort working collaboratively in large codebases
- Familiarity with databases and data handling
- Experience with computer vision
Salary/Pay Range:
For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$160,000 annually equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.
Benefits:
At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000
