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Lila Sciences

Contractor, Support Engineer I, Automation (2nd shift)

Cambridge, MA USAmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Lila Sciences is seeking a Support Engineer I for its automation operations during the second shift. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems while collaborating with Researchers to ensure ongoing experiments run smoothly.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and maintain workcells during second shift
  • Triage instrument faults and software errors
  • Coordinate recovery efforts with Research Operations scientists
  • Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software systems
  • Run routine maintenance for reliable operations
  • Document events and status for shift handoff

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years in lab automation or production operations
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Experience with liquid handlers and high-throughput screening (bonus)
  • Familiarity with lab scheduling software (bonus)
  • Scripting/programming skills (Python, C#, or similar) (bonus)
  • Exposure to robotic systems (bonus)

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work in cutting-edge automation
  • Contract position with potential for future opportunities
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a time you troubleshot a failure on lab automation or instrumentation equipment. How did you decide whether to fix it yourself or escalate?
  • Tell us about your experience with liquid handlers or plate-based high-throughput workflows. What instruments have you supported?
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