Raydar
Laboratory Automation Research Associate
$90K–$120K
San Francisco, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- Around two years of practical bench experience in a research associate capacity.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or bioengineering discipline.
About the job
Adapts research methods for robotic laboratory equipment, programming and troubleshooting workflows and verifying their results against manual experiments.
What you'll do
- Convert scientists’ method notes into clear procedures and program liquid handling robots using AI-assisted coding and automation frameworks.
- Run methods manually and robotically, compare outcomes, and troubleshoot physical issues in automated runs.
- Design and 3D-print simple fixtures and accessories for robotic equipment.
What they ask for
- Practical bench experience in a research associate capacity, in an academic or industry setting.
- Working knowledge of molecular biology methods.
- Hands-on experience operating automated liquid handling equipment.
- Python scripting ability and a bachelor's degree in life science or bioengineering; available to work fully on-site five days per week.
Nice to have
- Prior research associate experience at a biotech company.
- Familiarity with basic CAD and 3D printing.
Pay
USD 90,000 to 120,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
AI-assisted coding, automation frameworks, Python, CAD, 3D printing
AI focus
Uses AI-assisted coding to program liquid handling robots for new methods.
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