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We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Engineer I/II who can quickly learn and independently execute high-throughput workflows across a range of biological applications, including DNA, RNA, mRNA, protein, and cell-based workflows.\nYou will remain part of Research Operations while working closely with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers, providing the scientific and operational context needed to execute, evaluate, and improve laboratory systems. You will operate laboratory automation and instrumentation, monitor workflow performance and quality-control results, troubleshoot issues, maintain operational readiness, and translate workflow observations into improvements that strengthen reliability and scalability.\nThis is an on-site, first-shift role, with scheduled hours of either 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM based on operational needs. Level will be determined based on experience, technical breadth, and demonstrated independence.\nWhat You'll Be Building\nIndependently execute high-throughput automated and manual workflows across DNA, RNA, mRNA, protein, cell-based, and other biological applications.\nPrepare and verify reagents, samples, labware, and consumables required for workflow execution.\nOperate liquid handlers, plate readers, incubators, integrated workcells, and other laboratory instrumentation.\nServe as a scientific and operational partner to cross-functional teams, translating workflow requirements, observations, and performance issues into actionable feedback.\nMonitor workflow execution and quality-control results, troubleshoot common equipment or process issues, and coordinate escalation of complex failures.\nPerform startup, shutdown, cleaning, routine maintenance, and readiness activities to support safe and reliable operations.\nMaintain accurate and traceable workflow records, SOPs, technical instructions, and cross-shift handoffs.\nIdentify and implement improvements that strengthen workflow reliability, efficiency, scalability, and operational coverage.\nWhat You'll Need to Succeed\nBachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related scientific or engineering field, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry laboratory experience; applicable co-op experience may count toward this requirement.\nHands-on experience with core laboratory techniques such as pipetting, reagent preparation, sample handling, serial dilution, plate-based workflows, or aseptic technique.\nExperience operating laboratory automation or instrumentation in a research, production, or high-throughput environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret quality-control results, recognize unexpected workflow behavior, perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate appropriately.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and technical instructions while maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to learn new scientific workflows, work independently, manage competing priorities, and apply training accurately as operational needs evolve.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across scientific, engineering, and operational teams.\nAbility to work on-site during first shift, with scheduled hours of either 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM based on operational needs.\nBonus Points For\nHands-on experience across more than one biological workflow area, such as DNA, RNA, mRNA, protein, mammalian cell culture, or LNP.\nExperience operating laboratory automation platforms such as Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman, Echo, Opentrons, or similar systems.\nExperience partnering with hardware or automation engineers on instrument integration, testing, qualification, user acceptance testing, or workflow deployment.\nExperience troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation, performing routine maintenance, or supporting root-cause investigations.\nExperience reviewing and interpreting quality-control data generated by automated laboratory workflows.\nFamiliarity with laboratory information management, sample-tracking, maintenance, or workflow-scheduling systems.\nExperience identifying and implementing process improvements.\nWillingness and flexibility to provide occasional second-shift coverage from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM with advance notice, based on operational needs.\nCompensation\nWe offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.\nU.S. Benefits. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.\nInternational Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market.\nExpected Base Salary Range\n$75,600—$124,800 USD\nAbout LILA\nLila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.\nLILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.\nGuided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.\nWe’re All In\nLila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.\nInformation you provide during your application process will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.\nA Note to Agencies\nLila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. 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