Automation Engineer, ECE Administration

Boston University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Automation Engineer will design, implement, and maintain code-driven laboratory workflows for molecular biology and synthetic biology applications, including documentation, validation, and version control. This role involves writing automation scripts and software to program, control, and troubleshoot liquid handling platforms — including Opentrons and Hamilton systems — and implementing Hamilton VENUS methods in code to translate established biological workflows into validated automated processes. The engineer will build integrations with instrument APIs and laboratory data systems to enable automated data transfer and workflow orchestration, and will also design and implement custom laboratory hardware solutions, including 3D-printed components. This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, project managers, and laboratory staff to convert manual protocols into robust, code-based automated systems.

Requirements

• Experience with automation scripts and software for programming, controlling, and troubleshooting liquid handling platforms.
• Proficiency in implementing Hamilton VENUS methods in code.
• Experience building integrations with instrument APIs and laboratory data systems.
• Experience designing and implementing custom laboratory hardware solutions.
• Familiarity with molecular biology and synthetic biology applications.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity across multiple automation platforms and vendor ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain code-driven laboratory workflows for molecular biology and synthetic biology applications.
• Write automation scripts and software to program, control, and troubleshoot liquid handling platforms (Opentrons and Hamilton systems).
• Implement Hamilton VENUS methods in code to translate established biological workflows into validated automated processes.
• Build integrations with instrument APIs and laboratory data systems for automated data transfer and workflow orchestration.
• Design and implement custom laboratory hardware solutions, including 3D-printed components.
• Collaborate with software engineers, project managers, and laboratory staff to convert manual protocols into robust, code-based automated systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed