Engineer I, Research Operations, (1st shift)
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA · Alewife, Cambridge, MA · One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA
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Bio & Science AIonsiteentry-level$76k–$101k
At a glance
Highlights
- Execute high-throughput lab workflows powering an autonomous science platform.
- Combine hands-on cell culture with lab automation to deliver quality materials.
- Partner with scientists to improve workflow reliability and scalability.
What they offer
- Competitive base compensation with bonus potential
- Generous early-stage equity
- Comprehensive benefits program for full-time U.S. employees
Ideal candidate
Detail-oriented lab operator who thrives in fast-paced, high-throughput environments and cares about reliable, traceable science. Collaborative problem-solver motivated by hands-on execution and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Bioengineering or related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant Co-Op and industry laboratory experience
- Hands-on mammalian cell culture experience including aseptic technique and viability assessment
- Experience with mammalian cell transfection methods
- Strong attention to detail with accurate, traceable documentation and SOP execution
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with troubleshooting and escalation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-throughput lab
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with clear status updates
- Ability to work on-site first shift (7AM-3PM or 9AM-5PM)
Lab profile
About Lila Sciences
Building an autonomous science platform where AI, automation, and biology co-evolve for medicine and materials.
What they build
- Autonomous Science Platform
- AI-designed biologics validated in wet-lab
- Electro-optic materials and photonic devices
Known for
- Large-scale automated data generation
- High-throughput protein purification and analytics
- Protein design and BioML modeling
- Robotic orchestration and lab simulation