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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
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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
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