Engineer I-II, Automation

🚀 About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

🌟 Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Automation Engineer I-II to join our Life Sciences Process Engineering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the testing, validation, and ongoing improvement of automated methods on both off the shelf and in-house built instrumentation and software, get hands on experience with end to end automated process development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists and machine learning experts, to enhance our process capabilities.

🛠️ What You'll Be Building

• Automated Method Support
  • Utilizing an understanding of different automated instrument platforms, the successful candidate will test, validate, and evaluate continuous improvements for automated methods developed by senior engineers.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization
  • Provide prompt troubleshooting support for methods and instrumentation to automation end users and escalate situations as needed to subject matter experts in automation, hardware, software, data and computing, and science.
• Instrument Maintenance
  • Support and perform various periodic maintenance tasks for automated equipment, along with performance and qualification checks after vendor equipment work.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with Lila Team members both within and across functions in areas including automation, hardware and engineering, data and computing, scientific and machine learning teams to understand instrumentation, automated methods, and process requirements to assist in the implementation of automated solutions.
• Coding & Integration
  • Develop and apply programming skills to interface with laboratory instruments, understand automation scripts, and support continuous improvements in automated methods and data integration.
• Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of robotics issues, method issues, protocols, system configurations, and project outcomes.

🧰 What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Educational Background
  • Minimum of B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Laboratory Experience
  • Preferred 2-4+ years hands-on laboratory automation in the life sciences with instruments from manufacturers like Hamilton, Tecan, Agilent, Dynamic Devices, or Beckman Coulter.
• Technical Skills
  • Basic coding experience (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or similar languages).
  • Familiarity with laboratory automation tools and software is preferred.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

🌈 We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

🤝 A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.