Laboratory Automation Engineer II

Imagine being involved with innovation that changes the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp we advance science technology and innovation and recognized as one of the most respected companies in the our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical biotech and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations.

We have an excellent career opportunity for a Laboratory Automation Engineer II to join our dynamic team in San Francisco CA!

(This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship.)

Position Summary

The mid-level Laboratory Automation Engineer will independently program and develop methods for liquid handlers contributing to the design of efficient laboratory processes. They will be responsible for installing integrating and maintaining laboratory automation hardware and software including programming third-party automation systems. This role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams conducting experiments and performing system validations. They will also provide process documentation conduct training and support troubleshooting efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize data-driven insights to improve existing automation platforms ensuring efficiency reliability and scalability.

• Own individual projects to enhance automation workflows incorporating best practices in lab automation data analysis and process optimization.

• Partner with Production Support Engineering and Production Lab teams to implement lab automation enhancements and resolve escalated issues.

• Independently operate troubleshoot and optimize a wide range of lab instruments and automated platforms (liquid handlers work cells scheduling software etc.).

• Perform calibration and validation to ensure instrument reliability when applicable.

• Write protocols and methods to automate laboratory processes control instruments and manage data. Contribute to software integration and testing methodologies.

• Design and implement solutions to connect laboratory instruments devices and software platforms using standard communication protocols.

• Develop validation protocols for automated workflows perform risk assessments and ensure quality control measures align with regulatory requirements.

• Assist in transitioning new automation platforms from development to production by defining stability metrics and validating performance.

• Regularly review instrument data to identify trends mitigate risks and propose long-term solutions.

• Take ownership of individual project execution manage tasks & timelines and provide guidance to junior team members to elevate team capabilities.

• Participate and lead in FMEA and RCA as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences or related field

• 4 or more years of experience in a laboratory automation role; equipment and clinical laboratory roles relevant

• Experience in a high throughput CAP/CLIA ISO 13485/15189 GMP regulated environment

• Proficient in industry standard laboratory automation platforms (liquid handlers work cells scheduling software etc.) and other commonly used laboratory equipment

• Experience with participation in or running with FMEA & RCA

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical proficiency and proven success in laboratory automation and systems development and integration for the life science industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems

• Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous automation projects

• Strong experience engaging cross-functionally in a high-collaboration environment

• Experience with equipment functionality and validation testing

• Strong organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills

• Software development experience in one or more languages (C# Python etc.)

• Experience working under regulatory regimes such as CLIA CAP or FDA

Application window open through: 02/07/2026

Pay Range: $95000 - $130000 annually (USD)

All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible toparticipatein the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information pleaseclick here.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp:
At Labcorp it is our people that make us great it is what our clients our partners and most importantly what our employees say. Here you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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