Plasmidsaurus
Lab Robotics Engineer
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 41 days ago
PythonC#DjangoFlaskAWSCloud PlatformsDockerTerraformAnsibleLinuxComputer VisionFusion 360Embedded SystemsRoboticsMolecular BiologyResearchCommunication
About the role
- Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists.
- We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks.
- Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research.
Responsibilities
- Designing robotic systems using various hardware components and embedded systems, including Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and custom-designed electronic & mechanical parts
- Building and managing a fleet of robots and monitoring systems to proactively identify and address issues with robots in the field
- Together, we are building the world's most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.
- You'll be directly responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining automation processes across our global network of labs.
Requirements
- Familiarity with molecular biology protocols with 1+ yrs lab experience
- 1+ years of experience automating, optimizing and scaling lab procedures using liquid handling systems (OpenTrons, Hamilton, etc.) and lab robotics
- Experience with orchestration and deploying software to multiple devices in the field (e.g. Docker, Ansible)
- Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., AWS, Terraform)
- Experience writing software for Raspberry Pi
- Experience with building & maintaining QA, telemetry, and monitoring systems to ensure device stability
- Experience working with Linux servers
- Experience with 3D printing (e.g., Fusion 360) and basic CAD modeling
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, or relevant work experience
- Some experience with simple computer vision (e.g., OpenCV)
- (Preferred) interest in learning about biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience programming in Python (web frameworks like Flask/Django a plus!)
- (Preferred) Some experience with C# and.NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment
Skills
- Enjoys high agency and high ownership work
- Is curious about learning from other people's expertise in scientific/biological domains
- Can lead projects from idea to production independently
- Is a life-long learner
- Is excited to work in a tight-knit fast-paced environment with a motivated team
- Values clear communication and helping others learn new skills
Company info
- Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics.
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