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About the Role

This hands-on role is responsible for keeping laboratory automation systems running reliably. You will support daily operations, translate established protocols into automated methods, troubleshoot equipment and workflows, perform routine instrument maintenance, and coordinate service with manufacturers. We are looking for a dependable, hands-on team member who takes ownership of laboratory automation operations. The ideal candidate combines practical liquid-handling experience with strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Program, modify, test, and operate liquid handling methods.
Prepare labware and reagents.
Monitor automated runs.
Document deviations.
Support recovery from workflow interruptions.
Keep laboratory instruments and integrated workcells operational through routine and preventive maintenance, calibration checks, and light repairs.
Coordinate service and repair with manufacturers.
Operate integrated automation systems, including liquid handlers, plate storage and transport systems, analytical instruments, and scheduling software.
Maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, maintenance records, and operating instructions.
Support sample tracking, run documentation, and data transfer to LIMS, ELN, and downstream systems.
Train and support scientists and operators who use the automation equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
At least 1 year of industry experience working with automated liquid handling systems in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or life sciences.
Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting automated liquid handlers.
Basic programming or scripting experience in Python, C#, or another language used for laboratory automation and instrument integration.
Experience maintaining or servicing laboratory instruments, including preventive maintenance, basic calibration, light repair, and coordination with equipment manufacturers.
Working knowledge of molecular biology and analytical laboratory techniques, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, plate-reader assays, or HPLC.
Strong troubleshooting skills across laboratory hardware, software, labware, reagents, and operating procedures.
Ability to document technical issues, maintenance activities, and workflow deviations clearly and consistently.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to safe and reliable laboratory operations.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across scientific, engineering, operational, and vendor teams.

Skills

Hamilton liquid handlers
Method development
Liquid classes
Deck configuration
Error recovery
Routine maintenance
Operating integrated automation workcells
Orchestration platforms (e.g., Cellario, Green Button Go, Momentum)
Laboratory informatics systems (e.g., LIMS, ELN)
Sample tracking
Metadata capture
Result transfer
Workflow traceability
Connecting laboratory instruments or automation systems
Device drivers
APIs
Middleware
Serial or network communication
IoT integration frameworks
Protein production workflows
Protein purification workflows
Analytical workflows
NGS workflows
Rapid prototyping
Fabrication tools (e.g., CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting)
Writing SOPs
Writing maintenance procedures
Writing troubleshooting guides
Writing training materials

Location

San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle
London

Work Type

Contract
Onsite

Experience Level

At least 1 year of industry experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Salary/Compensations

$64-$74 hourly

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Open, flexible, and friendly work environment
Platform to develop long-term careers
Summary of Benefits available for all applicants

About the Company

Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development.
The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets.
It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification.
Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development.

Equal Opportunity

Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer.
We believe that our strength is in our differences.
Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.