Retro Biosciences

is a fast-growing biopharma startup using high-throughput, high-dimensional approaches to develop therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We are looking to expand our exceptional team at our Redwood City location.

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our

Research Automation team. The research automation team is a multifaceted group of scientists and engineers who partner with our scientific programs to automate and streamline their processes and accelerate the science. In this role, you will support research operations by automating key research workflows and optimizing the usage of instrumentation and robotics that power Retro’s fully automated reprogramming & -omics workcells.

You will excel in this role if:

You are scrappy and driven to discover new ways of modifying existing tools or building new ones in order to help accelerate Retro’s science. You are excited about working in a startup environment with 10x faster iteration loops that allow you to find the unknown unknowns. You are highly collaborative and can work well with scientific partners to understand, develop, and refine new and existing workflows.

This position is an onsite role based in Redwood City.

In this role you will:

Design and implement robotic workstation methods to automate key experiments and increase research velocity, as well as develop novel assays in-house.

Design, implement, iterate, and validate liquid handling processes on robotic workstations such as liquid handlers and high-throughput equipment.

Work cross-functionally to develop a deep understanding of the scientific processes and identify the key bottlenecks that could be improved with automation.

Research and continually develop your knowledge of state-of-the-art tools that Retro can use to advance our research in innovative ways.

Your Primary Responsibilities

Knowledgeable in a bio/technical or bioengineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Experience with automated liquid handlers.

Experience working in a startup environment.

Experience with lab automation hardware.

Literate in any major programming language (especially python).

Experience building complex hardware/software integrations.

A plus if you have experience with: Robotics and/or integrated work cells, wet lab method development (manual or automated), pylabrobot.

Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

Benefits and perks:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

- 401(k) plan with 4% matching

- Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year

- Paid parental leave

- Annual learning & development stipend

- Daily company-sponsored lunch and snacks

Additional Information

Our team is a group of mission-driven, kind, and thoughtful individuals. We take pride in evolving a work environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Retro

Research Automation Engineer