Lab Robotics Engineer

Discover International 

📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States 🇺🇸

full-time
mid-level
Posted —

Key Skills

PythonautomationRaspberryLinuxDocker

Industry

BiotechnologyRobotics

Job Description

Lab Robotics Engineer


Discover International is partnered with an innovative Biotechnology company seeking a Lab Robotics Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of robotics, software, and laboratory automation to help scale critical laboratory operations.


The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and supporting automated systems used within a high-throughput laboratory environment, working closely with both scientific and engineering teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Python-based software for robotic platforms and laboratory instrumentation
  • Design, build, and deploy automation solutions using embedded hardware and custom components
  • Collaborate with scientists to automate and optimize laboratory workflows
  • Support and maintain distributed robotic systems across multiple operational sites
  • Develop monitoring, telemetry, and quality-control tools to ensure system reliability


Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of Python development experience
  • Prior experience working in a laboratory or scientific environment
  • Experience with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and embedded devices such as Raspberry Pi
  • Experience with containerization, cloud infrastructure, or deployment tools is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally


Preferred Experience

  • AWS, Terraform, Docker, or Ansible
  • CAD software and/or 3D printing
  • Computer vision technologies
  • Biotechnology, genomics, or molecular biology applications


What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge laboratory automation technology
  • High level of ownership and technical responsibility
  • Collaborative environment combining engineering and scientific expertise
  • Competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities


To learn more or express interest, please apply directly or contact Discover International for a confidential discussion.