Lab Operations Technician
About The Position
We're seeking a lab automation technician to operate and maintain the instrumentation that powers our AI Science Factory (AISF™). You'll work with liquid handlers, plate readers, and automated lab equipment while collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot when automation doesn't behave as expected. This role is about maintaining operational excellence—you're disciplined about daily setup and teardown because tomorrow's experiments depend on today's work. You'll be the engineering team's first and most important user in the lab, providing the critical feedback they need to make automation reliable.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or certificate from a reputable biotechnology training program
- Hands-on experience with pipetting, aseptic technique, and basic lab protocols from coursework or internships
- Strong discipline around routine maintenance and a quality daily setup/shutdown routine.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers who depend on your observations
- Comfortable with computers for controlling equipment and logging data
Nice To Haves
- Lab Fundamentals: Pipetting accuracy, serial dilutions, plate layouts, basic molecular biology or cell culture protocols
- Equipment Operation: Experience with or willingness to learn automated liquid handlers, plate readers, thermal cyclers
- Computer Literacy: Instrument software, Excel for data tracking, communication tools
- Problem Recognition: Knowing when something looks wrong, when equipment behaves abnormally, when to escalate
Responsibilities
- Operate automated lab equipment including liquid handlers, plate readers, incubators, and other instrumentation
- Own daily lab operations—setup, teardown, cleaning, maintenance protocols that keep the system reliable
- Execute protocols, monitor runs, and catch problems before they waste reagents or time
- Provide feedback to engineers on real-world performance versus isolated development expectations
- Document/Slack issues clearly so the team can fix root causes together
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
