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Our unique Virtual Human™ platform identifies novel, high-impact genetic intervention points, which our TherML™ platform translates into therapeutics-whether small molecules, biologics, or oligos. With multiple programs in metabolic disease and neuroscience advancing toward the clinic, and our first IND submission slated for the second half of this year, we are at a pivotal inflection point.\nAs a Lead/Senior Automation Engineer, you will collaborate with scientists, software engineers, and microscopy engineers to build and develop high quality automated systems and protocols. You will be a member of the Automation team and report to the Director, Process Engineering. This is an onsite role expected to be in the office at least 4 days/week in our South San Francisco Headquarters.\nJoin us, and help make a difference to patients!\nResponsibilities\nEmbed with folks within the scientific teams to define workflows, develop process specific QC metrics, and drive the translation of workflows onto automation systems\n\nDesign, develop and qualify new workcells and liquid handling protocols to enable new platform capabilities\n\nCollaborate closely with the LIMS team to develop and implement automated data capture and LIMS integration to ensure seamless data flow from the robot to our AI/ML pipelines.\n\nWork with the Systems Engineering team to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, software, and system integration issues to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational continuity\n\nCollaborate with folks from our machine learning, software engineering and scientific groups to solve questions ranging from technology onboarding, minimizing batch effects, or process improvements\n\nIdentify opportunities in how we develop, test and deploy automation solutions more efficiently\n\nWork with automation leadership to create a census of automation, its current usage, and develop and implement a plan for areas of retirement, growth, or re-deployment.\n\nAbout You\nBachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Software or Bioengineering, or Physics, Chemistry or Biology\n\nB.S, with 8+ years, M.S with 6+ years, or Ph.D. with 3+ years of professional experience working with automation hardware\n\nProficiency in automation and systems development/integration within the life sciences industry, specifically with robotics and liquid handling platforms\n\nProficiency in software programming (Python, SQL, and/or C#) and data handling (including database work) is highly preferred\n\nYou understand existing capabilities of the lab automation industry and have a track record showing technical depth in automation systems of varying scale\n\nYou are comfortable completing work independently on complex projects and can also give guidance to others on daily work\n\nYou have experience in managing the relationship to other engineering functions (eg. third party service providers and vendors or internal mechanical or software engineering teams)\n\nYou have experience automating scientific workflows (ex. Cell Culture, Genomic Screening or DNA-encoded Library processes)\n\nCompensation & Benefits at insitro\nOur target starting salary for successful US-based applicants for this role is $147,000 - $183,000. To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate's skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data.\nThis role is eligible for participation in our Annual Performance Bonus Plan (based on company targets by role level and annual company performance) and our Equity Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of those plans and associated policies.\nIn addition, insitro also provides our employees:\n401(k) plan with employer matching for contributions\n\nExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as mental health and well-being support\n\nOpen, flexible vacation policy\n\nPaid parental leave of at least 16 weeks to support parents who give birth, and 10 weeks for a new parent (inclusive of birth, adoption, fostering, etc)\n\nQuarterly budget for books and online courses for self-development\n\nNew hire stipend for home office setup\n\nMonthly cell phone & internet stipend\n\nAccess to free onsite baristas and daily lunch for employees who are either onsite or hybrid\n\nAccess to a free commuter bus network that provides transport to and from our South San Francisco HQ from locations all around the Bay Area\n\ninsitro is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.\nWe believe diversity, equity, and inclusion need to be at the foundation of our culture. We work hard to bring together diverse teams-grounded in a wide range of expertise and life experiences-and work even harder to ensure those teams thrive in inclusive, growth-oriented environments supported by equitable company and team practices. All candidates can expect equitable treatment, respect, and fairness throughout the interview process.\nPlease be aware of recruitment scams: we never request payments, all recruitment communications are from @insitro.com, and if in doubt, contact us at .\nAbout insitro\ninsitro is a drug discovery and development company using machine learning (ML) and data at scale to decode biology for transformative medicines. At the core of insitro’s approach is the convergence of in-house generated multi-modal cellular data and high-content phenotypic human cohort data. We rely on these data to develop ML-driven, predictive disease models that uncover underlying biologic state and elucidate critical drivers of disease. These powerful models rely on extensive biological and computational infrastructure and allow insitro to advance novel targets and patient biomarkers, design therapeutics and inform clinical strategy. insitro is advancing a wholly owned and partnered pipeline of insights and therapeutics in neuroscience and metabolism. Since launching in 2018, insitro has raised over $700 million from top tech, biotech and crossover investors, and from collaborations with pharmaceutical partners. 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