Senior Automation Engineer, -Throughput Screening

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Job Title:

Senior Automation Engineer I

Position Location: Cambridge, MA onsite

This role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining laboratory robotics which support exploratory biology in an automated fashion. The work is hands‑on and requires a broad range of engineering disciplines including project management, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical parts, developing protocols, liquid handling, and providing operating system validation/verification. The team’s focus is to design, build, maintain, and improve large and small automated systems for high throughput screening and automated cell culture.

• Act as primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation within DSc in Cambridge, MA. Responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of state‑of‑the‑art high throughput screening (HTS) systems.
• Work with scientists to adapt biological assays from the bench to fully automated assays using high throughput screening systems. Knowledge of Biosero Orchestrator and Green Button Go scheduling software is highly desirable.
• Act as project manager for small‑ and large‑scale automation projects. Manage, plan, develop, and execute laboratory automation projects from start‑up to completion.
• Work effectively with multi‑disciplinary groups and individuals to implement solutions that reflect operational efficiencies in terms of throughput, delivery, costs, as well as health, safety and environmental considerations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a stable and productive automation environment through QC and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in the development of SOPs, maintenance manuals, start‑up procedures, and provide training to new users of equipment.
• Be self‑motivated with the ability to multitask and effectively manage timelines.
• Work independently and in team situations.

• B.S. in mechanical, electrical or bioengineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• 3+ years experience servicing and implementing automated systems.
• Experience designing, building and deploying automated laboratory workflows in life sciences or clinical laboratories.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required to interact effectively between scientific staff, customers, key stakeholders, and vendors.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and CAD (preferably Solid Works).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

• Familiarity with Biosero Orchestrator / Green Button Go robotic platforms, High Res Bio Solutions (Staubli/Denso/Precise) / Cellario robotic platforms, Cell Trio Robo Cell, Beckman Echo, GNF Director robotic platforms, and a wide range of laboratory benchtop equipment.
• Basic understanding of C# or equivalent programming language.
• Interest in the evaluation, integration, and optimization of AI models and orchestration frameworks.
• Familiarity with data analysis platforms like Genedata Screener, Spotfire and AI agents.
• Experience working with engineers and scientists to develop new automated platforms.
• Create innovative solutions to support complex biological assays at scale.
• Experience integrating automated systems to LIMS and other scientific data systems, either in‑house or commercially available, to support reliable data capture, transfer, traceability, and downstream analysis.

The salary for this position is expected to range between $93,800 and $174,200 per year. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive and potential eligibility for annual equity awards. US‑based eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a generous time‑off package.

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