Lab Robotics Research Associate

Plasmidsaurus • San Francisco, CA

3d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Our automation team plays a pivotal role in delivering top quality data to our customers at unbeatable speeds. As a Lab Robotics Research Associate at Plasmidsaurus, you will play a crucial role connecting our science with our robotics fleet. You will develop and improve new lab automation protocols for 10,000s samples per day. You will build and optimize agentic tools that accelerate scientific research using our lab robotics fleet. You will measure and improve the performance of custom in-house automation hardware. You will modify, prototype and optimize custom 3D printed tools. You will work hand-in-hand with our world-class scientists to develop robust high throughput lab automation.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or relevant work experience.
• 1+ yrs lab experience and familiarity with molecular biology protocols.
• 1+ years of experience using liquid handling systems (OpenTrons, Hamilton, etc.) and lab robotics.
• 1+ years of experience programming in Python.
• Experience using modern web frameworks like Flask/Django.
• Experience with 3D printing (e.g., Fusion 360) and basic CAD modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Linux servers.
• Some experience with C# and .NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment.
• Interest in learning about biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve new lab automation protocols for 10,000s samples per day.
• Build and optimize agentic tools that accelerate scientific research using our lab robotics fleet.
• Measure and improve the performance of custom in-house automation hardware.
• Modify, prototype and optimize custom 3D printed tools.
• Work hand-in-hand with our world-class scientists to develop robust high throughput lab automation.

Benefits

• IMPACT: Your work will directly contribute to accelerating biotech research. This research is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for stopping climate change and developing novel therapies.
• INNOVATION: Work on the cutting edge of biotech and software, introducing indispensable tools to top-tier researchers.
• COMMUNITY: Join a passionate, resourceful team that values close, interactive relationships with our customers and each other.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree