Lab Robotics Research Associate
Plasmidsaurus
Summary
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.
Job description
Position Overview
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.
- 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.
Culture
You will excel if you are someone who:
- Enjoys working with physical objects.
- Aspires to understand problems from first principles.
- Enjoys high agency and high ownership work.
- Is curious about learning from other people's expertise in scientific/biological domains.
- Is excited to make an impact on the scientific community, enabling the next generation of medicines, biotechnology, and even plant-based-meats!
- Can lead projects from idea to production independently.
- Is a life-long learner.
- Values clear communication and helping others learn new skills.
Qualifications
- 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.
- (Preferred) Experience working with Linux servers.
- (Preferred) Some experience with C# and .NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment.
- (Preferred) Interest in learning about biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis.
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
- Preferred: Experience working with Linux servers
- Preferred: Some experience with C# and .NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment
- Preferred: Interest in learning about biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis
Company overview
Plasmidsaurus is a biotechnology company specializing in plasmid-related technologies and services for the life sciences research community. The company's name suggests a focus on plasmid DNA, which are circular DNA molecules widely used in genetic engineering, molecular biology, and synthetic biology applications. Plasmidsaurus likely provides services such as plasmid sequencing, plasmid construction, custom plasmid design, and plasmid purification services to support academic and industrial research in biotechnology. The company serves researchers in pharmaceutical development, academic institutions, and biotechnology firms who require high-quality plasmid DNA for gene expression studies, protein production, and genetic modification experiments. With the growing importance of genetic engineering in therapeutic development and basic research, Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in providing essential tools and services that enable advancements in molecular biology and biotechnology applications across various sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology.