Lila Sciences

Lab IT & OT Systems Administrator

Cambridge, MA USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$800kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

This is a foundational role in Lila's IT/OT convergence program.
USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.

Experience with modern endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, JAMF, Addigy, or SCCM, including the judgment to know when standard policies should not be applied to specialized equipment.
Identity and access administration experience with Okta, Active Directory, Entra ID, or equivalent SSO platforms; comfort making informed decisions about local vs. domain accounts on specialized equipment.
Hands-on experience with ITSM/CMDB platforms (Freshservice, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar), including asset management and inventory hygiene.
Work in proximity to laboratory environments, including standing, walking, and light lifting (e.g., laboratory computing equipment); appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided as required.

Direct experience in a life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical laboratory environment, particularly one with automated laboratory equipment (liquid handlers, plate readers, sequencers, robotic arms, or similar).
Familiarity with SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cato Networks), OT asset visibility and vulnerability platforms (e.g., Claroty, Tenable OT), and OT-aware security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82).
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+, Microsoft 365 Certified, ITIL Foundation, or Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).
Strong sense of accountability
treats change-control, documentation, and coordination as core to the role rather than overhead.
and a company subsidized lunch program.

Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals, endpoint security tooling, and patch management practices.
Working Conditions
Cross-site travel between laboratory locations may be required.
Occasional work outside standard business hours during scheduled maintenance windows, major changes, or incident response.
Bonus Points For
Experience supporting environments subject to GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 9001, or comparable quality/regulatory frameworks.
Personal Attributes
Disciplined and methodical, with a strong preference for understanding root cause over applying quick fixes.
Compensation
Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
U.S. Benefits.
International Benefits.

We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.
International Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions
Expected Base Salary Range
$88,000 - $126,000 USD

Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
employer-paid life and disability insurance
flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
paid parental leave

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