Lab Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Engineering
Robotics
Assignment Period: March 17, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Department: Discovery / Automation Engineering
A leading biotechnology organization is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lab Automation Engineer to support the implementation, optimization, and expansion of automated workflows across a high‑throughput drug discovery platform. This role is central to advancing RNA‑based therapeutic programs, enabling scalable screening, ex‑vivo sample processing, and next‑generation sequencing workflows.
The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with laboratory robotics, liquid‑handling systems, and integrated automation platforms. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary scientific teams to translate manual assays into robust automated protocols and ensure system reliability across multiple applications.
Key Responsibilities- Optimize, troubleshoot, and stabilize ex‑vivo sample‑processing workflows on the High Res automation platform.
- Partner with cross‑functional scientists to streamline and scale sample‑processing methods.
- Develop, onboard, and validate automated methods on PE JANUS and Beckman liquid‑handling systems.
- Lead the transition of manual laboratory workflows onto robotic liquid‑handling platforms.
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and system support for integrated High Res automation systems.
- Serve as a technical liaison between external vendors, automation suppliers, and internal scientific teams.
- Train end‑users and provide ongoing support for existing robotic platforms.
- Contribute to the development, testing, and documentation of SOPs for automated systems.
- B.S. or M.S. in Bioengineering, Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience operating and programming laboratory robotics platforms.
- Strong understanding of complex workflows involving liquid‑ and plate‑handling systems.
- Ability to identify sources of assay variability and apply statistical approaches to assess performance.
- Experience with automation platforms such as Perkin Elmer, High Res Cellario, and Beckman Coulter.
- Experience with liquid‑handling robots such as Tecan or Hamilton.
- Familiarity with plate readers, lab instrumentation, and integrated automation systems.
- Programming or scripting experience (e.g., C#) for automation scripts, API integrations, or tool development.
- Experience working with LIMS or automation‑related software tools.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting.
- Ability to collaborate with scientists to convert manual assays into automated workflows.
- This role supports increased activity within the automation and discovery teams.
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