Lead Automation Engineer
Listed on 2025-10-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering
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Yes, all laboratory tasks can be automated – all. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation and automating our entire lab R&D and manufacturing.
We are building next‑generation lab automated processes which work alongside human biotech developers. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in complex laboratory automation systems and in integrating commercial laboratory instrumentation with customized hardware and software. You will guide the evolution of our data‑archiving systems and integrate them with our automated lab.
A strong record of successful delivery of high‑quality complex automation/software solutions, coupled with genuine leadership qualities, will help you thrive in this role.
Qualifications- M.Sc. or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Physical Science or Engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience integrating laboratory automation equipment such as liquid handlers, automated stores, experiment execution platforms, analyzers and robotics.
- Scheduling and modelling algorithms and strategies.
- Analytical skills necessary to plan, design and enhance highly complex systems and programs, and to resolve problems requiring a comprehensive and state‑of‑the‑art awareness of automation and instrumentation.
- Identify, architect, build and maintain Koniku’s laboratory automation framework for R&D, device manufacturing/scale‑up.
- Identify contractors for third‑party manufacturing that meet regulatory requirements.
- Identify and contribute to hiring of new talent.
- Report directly to the CEO.
- To conform to ITAR regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Equal Opportunity Employer; we hire for individual competence, retain on results, and advance for excellence—no exceptions.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
Location:
San Rafael, CA.
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