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Lab Automation Software Engineer
Plasmidsaurus. Orchestrate and instrument the growing fleet of lab robotics .
Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Python programming and lab automation, with a strong background in integrating hardware with software solutions. Proficient in developing high-throughput workflows and deploying systems in a biotech environment.
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Python ProgrammingLab AutomationFlask/Django FrameworksAWS and TerraformMolecular Biology Protocols
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Hard Skills
Python ProgrammingLab AutomationFlask FrameworkDjango FrameworkMolecular Biology ProtocolsLiquid Handling SystemsOrchestrationCloud PlatformsComputer Vision3D Printing
Soft Skills
CollaborationProject Leadership
Tools & Technologies
DockerAnsibleLinux ServersQA SystemsTelemetry SystemsMonitoring Systems
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyDNA Sequence AnalysisR&DSample-Processing Workflows
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleAWSCloudDjangoDockerFlaskLinuxPythonTerraform.NET
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Orchestrate and instrument the growing fleet of lab robotics
- Create agentic tools bridging R&D and lab automation
- Write production-quality Python code integrating physical hardware with the custom LIMS and data pipeline
- Collaborate with scientists and technicians to develop robust, high-throughput sample-processing workflows
- Build lab automation systems for a biotech sequencing company
- Lead projects independently from idea to production
- Help scientists answer questions faster and enable advances in medicines, biotechnology, and plant-based meats
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, or relevant work experience
- 3+ years of experience programming in Python
- 3+ years of experience using modern web frameworks like Flask/Django
- 1+ year of lab experience and familiarity with molecular biology protocols
- 1+ year of experience automating, optimizing, and scaling lab procedures using liquid handling systems and lab robotics
- Experience with orchestration and deploying software to multiple devices in the field, such as Docker and Ansible
- Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code, such as AWS and Terraform
- Experience building and maintaining QA, telemetry, and monitoring systems for physical hardware fleets
- Experience working with Linux servers
- Experience with simple computer vision, such as OpenCV
- Preferred: experience with 3D printing and basic CAD modeling
- Preferred: some experience with C# and .NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment
- Preferred: interest in biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to obtain visa sponsorship is not stated as a requirement
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equity
- Inclusive work environment
- Interview accommodations available
- Work directly on biotech research advancing novel therapies and climate-change solutions