In this role you design, build, and maintain laboratory robotics to automate exploratory biology, enabling high-throughput screening and automated cell culture. You work hands-on across engineering disciplines, collaborating with scientists to translate assays into automated workflows. You’ll manage automation projects and ensure a reliable, compliant environment while advancing scaling and data capture. This position combines hands-on engineering with project leadership in a cutting-edge bio-lab setting.
Pay / Benefits
Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays)
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards
Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
Primary support engineer for laboratory automation and instrumentation in Cambridge, MA
Set up, operate, and maintain HTS systems for automated workflows
Collaborate with scientists to automate bench assays using HTS systems
Act as project manager for automation initiatives from start-up to completion
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to improve throughput, cost efficiency, safety, and environmental practices
Establish and maintain a stable automation environment through QC and preventive maintenance
Assist in developing SOPs, maintenance manuals, startup procedures, and train new users
Multitask effectively and manage timelines; work independently and in teams
Key requirements
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 for interactions with staff, customers, stakeholders, and vendors
Strong computer skills including MS Office and CAD (preferably SolidWorks)
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