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Lab Robotics Research Associate

plasmidsaurusSan FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
$90K – $120K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 2+ yrs
Posted
24 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an individual with a background in biology, biochemistry, or biomedical engineering who enjoys working with physical objects and high-throughput lab automation. The Lab Robotics Research Associate position is located in San Francisco and involves building and improving automation protocols for genomic sequencing.

Role Overview

Plasmidsaurus is hiring a Lab Robotics Research Associate in San Francisco to connect scientific workflows with a robotics fleet. The professional in this role will develop automation protocols, build agentic tools, and optimize in-house hardware to support large-scale sequencing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Create and enhance lab automation procedures processing tens of thousands of samples daily.
Support the creation of agentic tools designed to speed up scientific research through the robotics fleet.
Evaluate and optimize the functionality of custom internal automation equipment.
Help prototype custom 3D printed instruments.
Collaborate closely with scientists to build reliable, high-throughput laboratory automation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience alongside familiarity with molecular biology procedures.
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on work with lab robotics and liquid handling equipment such as Hamilton or OpenTrons.
Minimum of 1 year of programming background using Python.

Nice to Have

Background in basic CAD modeling and 3D printing tools like Fusion 360.
Curiosity regarding DNA sequence analysis and biotechnology.

Skills and Tools

Python
Liquid handling systems (OpenTrons, Hamilton)
Lab robotics
3D printing and CAD modeling (Fusion 360)
Molecular biology protocols

Salary and Benefits

Salary range between $90K and $120K.

About the Company

Plasmidsaurus provides genomic sequencing services utilized by thousands of innovators, including Fortune 100 pharmaceutical companies and Nobel laureates. The organization started by scaling plasmid sequencing and now expands its model to RNA sequencing and broader genomics applications with a global network of laboratories.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their application directly on the official Plasmidsaurus careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary for the Lab Robotics Research Associate role?

The salary range for this position is $90K to $120K.

Where is the position located?

The job is based in San Francisco.

What educational background is required?

A BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or relevant work experience is required.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The candidate needs at least 2 years of lab experience with molecular biology protocols, including 1+ years using lab robotics and liquid handlers, and 1+ years of Python programming.

How should I apply for this position?

Interested applicants should apply on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official plasmidsaurus careers page.

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