Automation Engineer at Retro

Redwood City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lab Automation, Device Integration, Automated Workflows, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Screening, Liquid Handling, Python, Project Management, Hardware/Software Integration, Hamilton Stars, Hamilton Starlets, CAD, 3D Printing, Git, Open Source

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Retro Biosciences is a fast-growing biopharma startup using high-throughput, high-dimensional approaches to develop therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We are looking to expand our exceptional team at our Redwood City location. We are seeking a highly motivated new member of ourAutomation team. The automation team is a multifaceted group of engineers who partner with our scientific programs to automate and streamline their processes and accelerate the science. In this role, you will support research operations by automating simple to complex workflows and optimizing the usage of instrumentation and robotics that power Retro’s automated workcells. This position is an onsite role based in Redwood City. About you: You have done the repetitive wet-lab grind and are motivated to find creative, reliable ways to modify or build tools to accelerate these processes at Retro. You are a hands-on generalist who loves complex machines, troubleshoots on the fly, and will open up hardware to understand it. You can work towards a goal without a detailed blueprint, embracing the iterative process. With a “see it, fix it” mentality, you step up to do what is needed to maintain a high-functioning lab. You are able to safely move equipment and are flexible enough to support long-running biological workflows when needed. You’re energized by the chance to reimagine how science gets done, helping Retro to iterate 10x faster! \n In this role you will: Design, develop, and deploy automated workflows across key programs including iPSC automation, Stem Cell Differentiation, and downstream screening. Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, hardware engineers, and programmers to translate manual workflows into robust automated processes. Own automation project lifecycles, from requirements gathering and project management, from prototype to production. Design, implement, iterate, and validate liquid handling processes. Help identify the key bottlenecks that could be improved with automation. Research and continually develop your knowledge of state-of-the-art tools that Retro can use to advance our research in innovative ways. You will excel in this role if you: Are knowledgeable in lab automation, device integration, and developing automated workflows in an R&D environment with 4+ years of relevant experience. Are familiar w/ biological workflows that relate to cell culture, molecular biology, and/or screening. Have experience independently developing workflows on automated liquid handlers, specifically Hamilton Stars or Starlets. Demonstrate proficiency with Python or other programming languages. Have experience managing projects, starting from requirements gathering to deploying to productions. Have experience building complex hardware/software integrations. It's a bonus if you have: Experience working in a startup environment. Experience doing hands-on wet lab work. Experience with: PyLabRobot CAD, 3D Printing Git or version control Experience contributing to open source projects. \n $140,000 - $180,000 a year At Retro, we don’t use titles. New hires join as a “Member of X Team.” Depending on experience, this role could flex from an engineer to sr engineer level. Total compensation includes competitive base salary, generous equity, and benefits including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family - 401(k) plan with 4% matching - Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year - Paid parental leave - Annual learning & development stipend - Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks \n We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy automated workflows across key programs while collaborating cross-functionally with scientists and engineers. Own automation project lifecycles from requirements gathering to production deployment.