Lab Automation Engineer II

The role

The Lab Automation Engineer II will support, troubleshoot, and improve automated laboratory workflows. You will work with liquid handlers, laboratory instrumentation, scientists, and automation engineers to develop high-throughput workflows.

What you will do

• Support the development, modification, testing, and deployment of automated laboratory methods.
• Translate manual laboratory protocols into automated workflows.
• Provide day-to-day support for laboratory automation systems.
• Troubleshoot issues involving instrumentation, automation software, labware, consumables, and liquid-handling methods.
• Support routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and equipment qualification.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers.
• Develop and maintain method documentation, SOPs, user guides, and troubleshooting instructions.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities to improve system reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with automation engineers, scientists, laboratory staff, and vendors.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, a related scientific or engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experi
• Approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience in laboratory automation, laboratory instrumentation, engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, or a related technical environment.
• Hands-on experience operating, supporting, programming, or troubleshooting automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Exposure to laboratory scheduling or orchestration platforms such as Biosero Green Button Go, Agilent VWorks, HighRes Cellario, or similar systems.
• Basic familiarity with scripting or programming concepts used in automation environments, such as Python, C#, VBScript, or similar languages.
• Ability to apply systematic troubleshooting methods to routine and moderately complex hardware, software, labware, and workflow-related problems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to document work effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with laboratory users and engineering colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, incorporate feedback, and develop increasing technical independence over time.

Nice to have

• Experience with liquid-handling platforms is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting automation hardware, including electronics troubleshooting and repair
• Interest or experience in mechanical troubleshooting, CAD, 3D printing, fabrication, electronics, or development of simple laboratory fixtures
• Familiarity with standard molecular biology and synthetic biology workflows
• Exposure to laboratory data systems, LIMS, file-based data exchange, or automated transfer of instrument and workflow data
• Familiarity with Git or another version-control system

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Mental wellness benefits
• Family leave
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Education reimbursement
• Flexible paid time off
• 17 paid holidays
• 10 paid sick days
• 3 volunteer days
• Bereavement

About the company

Amyris is a synthetic biology platform company. They value unique and authentic career journeys and aim to create a healthier, more sustainable future.