Laboratory Technician, Research Operations

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

12d • $52,000 - $65,333

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our high-throughput Research Operations team. In this role, you will operate automated liquid handling systems and other laboratory automation platforms to execute large-scale workflows. You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art automation technologies while contributing directly to projects that drive our company’s growth. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates excited to learn engineering principles, work with advanced laboratory automation, and develop a strong foundation in sciences operations. Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field (or equivalent laboratory experience).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Comfortable working with technology and learning new instrumentation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience (academic or industry) with pipetting, molecular biology techniques, microbiology or physical/materials science.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Hamilton, Lynx, Echo, or similar) to run high-throughput workflows.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and consumables for automated and manual experiments.
• Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput.
• Monitor workflow performance, troubleshoot common issues, and escalate when necessary.
• Record, organize, and maintain experimental data with high attention to detail.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse projects across life sciences and physical sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees