Laboratory Automation Research Associate
Raydar
Laboratory Automation Research Associate
Raydar
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Raydar · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16
Salary: USD 90,000–120,000
Workplace: on_site
About the company
Our client is a biotechnology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Connect bench science with laboratory automation by adapting experimental methods so they run dependably on robotic equipment. The work blends practical lab skill with light programming and troubleshooting to get new methods production-ready.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with research scientists to convert informal method notes into clear, ordered procedures.
- Apply AI-assisted coding and established automation frameworks to program liquid handling robots for new methods.
- Perform each method manually and on the robot, then compare outcomes to confirm they agree.
- Diagnose and correct physical issues in robot runs, such as inconsistent aspiration or liquids that need a modified pipetting approach.
- Design and print simple custom fixtures and accessories for the robotic equipment.
What we're looking for
- Around two years of 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.
- Scripting ability in Python, for example for analyzing results or driving laboratory instruments.
- A bachelor's degree in a life science or bioengineering discipline.
- Availability to work fully on-site, five days a week.
Bonus points
- Prior research associate experience at a biotech company.
- Familiarity with basic CAD and 3D printing.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 90,000 to 120,000 per year
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Life and mental health coverage
- Retirement plan with matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Location and work model
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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Raydar is an AI-powered talent acquisition firm that serves tech-focused organizations on a contingency basis, charging client companies only after a successful hire. It uses proprietary AI to identify a large pool of candidates and conducts a short 15-minute AI-driven interview (recorded and transcribed) before human recruiters review materials, provide interview prep, and assist with offers and negotiations. What sets it apart is the blend of automated sourcing and screening with hands-on human oversight and tailored client support. Its goal is to help organizations hire more efficiently by speeding up sourcing while maintaining thorough evaluation and negotiation assistance.
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