Lab Technician

Atinary Technologies•Boston, MA

72d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Atinary Technologies as a Lab Technician and contribute to the transformation of R&D into a continuous, compounding engine for discovery. You will be instrumental in scaling Self-Driving Labs®, a novel standard for R&D that integrates AI, robotics, and cloud software into a single, continuously learning system. This role goes beyond sample preparation, involving the execution of physical workflows that drive scientific discovery. Atinary Technologies is the pioneer of Self-Driving Labs®, aiming to accelerate the discovery of breakthrough molecules and materials for critical planetary challenges by augmenting human intelligence with AI and robotics. The company is a fast-growing AI startup headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with operations in Boston and Lausanne, valuing innovation, collaboration, and agility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
Demonstrated background in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories, encompassing routine sample prep, handling reagents, and setting up reaction procedures for small molecules.
1–3 years of hands-on laboratory work (academic research, thesis projects, or industry internships are applicable).
Demonstrated background reading and processing 1 H and 13 C NMR spectra and LCMS data to verify reaction outcomes and compound purity.
Ability to prepare reagents, execute routine workflows, perform system cleanup, and handle basic routine maintenance on analytical tools and instruments.
Thorough knowledge of laboratory safety standards, hazardous material handling, chemical waste disposal protocols, and strict PPE compliance.
Excellent communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration across both scientific and technical engineering teams.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be in the job location: Boston.

Nice To Haves

A strong curiosity or demonstrated interest in high-throughput chemistry, laboratory automation, or robotic liquid/solid handling systems.
Comfort working with complex instrument-control software and an aptitude to learn basic scripting, automated workflow setup, or logic-based experimental design.
A highly methodical, detail-oriented approach to sample tracking, deck layout setup, and routine execution.
Some programming skills a plus: C#, Python.

Responsibilities

Preparing reagents, loading samples, and running automated synthesis workflows for small molecule chemistry.
Verifying reaction outcomes by processing 1 H and 13 C NMR spectra and/or LCMS data.
Keeping automated platforms running smoothly, managing routine maintenance, solvent refills, and waste management on reactors and analytical instruments.
Ordering chemicals, consumables, and lab supplies.
Maintaining chemical inventory.
Performing system calibrations.
Troubleshooting liquid handling units.
Enforcing strict safety standards.