Engineer I/II, Research Operations (1st shift)
Lila Sciences · Cambridge, MA USA · Alewife, Cambridge, MA · One Charles Park, Cambridge, MA
Bio & Science AIonsitemid-level$76k–$125k
At a glance
Highlights
- Execute high-throughput automated lab workflows powering scientific discovery.
- Operate advanced robotics and instrumentation across DNA, RNA and cell workflows.
- Translate lab observations into improvements for reliability and scalability.
What they offer
- Comprehensive benefits program
Ideal candidate
Detail-oriented lab operator who thrives on-site running high-throughput biology workflows independently, troubleshooting issues and partnering across teams to improve reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or related field plus 3+ years industry lab experience
- Hands-on experience with pipetting, reagent preparation, sample handling, serial dilution, plate-based workflows or aseptic technique
- Experience operating laboratory automation or instrumentation in research, production or high-throughput environment
- Strong analytical skills to interpret QC results, troubleshoot issues and escalate appropriately
- Strong attention to detail with ability to follow SOPs and maintain traceable documentation
- Ability to learn new workflows, work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across scientific, engineering and operational teams
- Ability to work on-site first shift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- remote policy
- on-site
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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