# Engineer I, Research Operations (2nd Shift) at Lilasciences

- Company: Lilasciences
- Status: Open
- Workplace: On-site
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Level: Junior
- Discipline: DevOps & SRE
- Employment: Full-time
- Salary: $76K–101K
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Skills: Automation, Robotics, Python
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4386306009

## Description

Your Impact at LILA 
 Lila Sciences’ Research Operations team executes the automated laboratory workflows that power our scientific platform. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer I to join our high-throughput Research Operations team in an on-site, second-shift role with working hours of 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
 In this role, you will operate integrated laboratory automation, prepare materials, monitor active workflows, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure reliable execution across the shift. You will apply your prior laboratory experience while collaborating with scientists and engineers across life sciences and physical sciences to support diverse research programs. This role is well suited to a candidate with a strong laboratory foundation who is ready to deepen their expertise in high-throughput automation, engineering principles, and science operations.
 What You'll Be Building 
• Execute high-throughput automated and manual laboratory workflows using integrated workcells and liquid-handling platforms, such as Hamilton, Lynx, Echo, or similar systems.
• Prepare, organize, and verify reagents, samples, labware, and consumables required for workflow execution.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements to support accurate, reproducible, and timely results.
• Monitor workflows in real time, identify equipment or process issues, perform first-line troubleshooting and recovery, and escalate complex issues when necessary.
• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning, maintenance, and readiness activities to support reli

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