Join an ambitious San Francisco biotech startup as an Automation Engineer to design and scale sophisticated biological workflows. You will leverage Hamilton systems to automate complex laboratory processes, directly impacting the speed of scientific discovery. We seek a technical, flexible individual ready to tackle diverse challenges in a high-intensity, mission-driven environment.
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Automation Engineer at Ligo Biosciences
Are you a technical engineer ready to scale the future of biology? This high-growth San Francisco biotech startup is looking for an ambitious Automation Engineer to lead the charge on Hamilton systems and advanced laboratory workflows. If you are early in your career, highly flexible, and thrive in a high-intensity environment where your work directly accelerates scientific breakthroughs, this is your chance to make a massive impact by joining a mission-driven team redefining discovery through sophisticated engineering.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Ligo Biosciences is an Oxford University founded biotech startup based in San Francisco that uses generative deep learning and AI models to design novel enzymes.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Develop and optimize robust automation protocols for Hamilton systems to streamline biological experimentation.
- Collaborate with lab scientists to translate manual protocols into efficient, scalable automated workflows.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues across various technical domains to ensure continuous lab operations.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Demonstrated experience working with Hamilton liquid handling systems and specialized automation software.
- Proven background in biology-focused automation workflows or a related life sciences engineering field.
- Early-career professional with a strong technical foundation, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to working in a high-output environment.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the automation of cutting-edge biological research using state-of-the-art Hamilton liquid handling systems.
- Work at the intersection of engineering and biology within a fast-paced, high-intensity startup culture.
- Gain massive ownership early in your career while solving diverse technical challenges that define the future of lab automation.
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