Lila Sciences
Engineer I, Research Operations (2nd Shift)
About this role
Lila Sciences is seeking an Engineer I for their Research Operations team to operate high-throughput laboratory automation systems on a second shift (2 PM–10 PM) in Cambridge, MA. You'll execute automated workflows, prepare materials, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse life sciences research programs.
What you'll do
- Operate integrated laboratory automation platforms (Hamilton, Lynx, Echo) and execute high-throughput workflows
- Prepare, organize, and verify reagents, samples, labware, and consumables for workflow execution
- Monitor workflows in real time, identify issues, perform first-line troubleshooting, and escalate complex problems
- Perform routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, and readiness checks to ensure reliable operation
- Review quality-control outputs and accurately record experimental and process data to maintain integrity
- Provide clear end-of-shift handoffs and communicate workflow status and open issues to teams
What they're looking for
- Laboratory automation operation (Hamilton, Lynx, Echo, or similar systems)
- Core lab techniques: pipetting, reagent preparation, aseptic technique
- Strong attention to detail and standard operating procedure compliance
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting in high-throughput environments
- Data recording and documentation accuracy
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Molecular biology, microbiology, or biotechnology fundamentals
- Quality-control data interpretation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Educational assistance program
- Commuter benefits including bike share memberships and subsidized lunch program
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Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences builds AI and automation systems for scientific research, including tools for automated analysis, control systems for lab operations, and large language models for scientific tasks. The company is hiring software engineers, machine learning scientists, research engineers, and automation specialists to develop and maintain these scientific computing platforms.
View all jobs at Lila SciencesLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience operating automated liquid handlers or laboratory workcells—which platforms have you used and what workflows did you support?
- Walk us through a time when you encountered an unexpected result or equipment malfunction during a workflow; how did you troubleshoot and what did you escalate?