Cellares · 9 hours ago
Automation Engineer (I, II, III)
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expCellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) focused on mass manufacturing cell therapies. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize lab automation systems for high-throughput cell therapy manufacturing QC testing.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturingMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Transfer and validated manual to automated QC workflow steps
Develop, validate, and optimize automated methods for sample preparation, analysis, and data collection
Design and execute validation experiments to optimize assay and workflow parameters
Conduct verification and validation testing of integrated systems to verify proper functionality and performance
Analyze automation workflows to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization
Implement troubleshooting methodologies to identify and resolve complex assay method issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or a related field
2-4+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory automation systems
Experience programming and optimizing liquid handling methods
Experience developing and implementing integrated automation solutions using Biosero's Green Button Go software
Experience with laboratory analytical instruments and automated systems
Experience integrating and managing assay results with LIMS
Familiar with flow cytometry, genomic, and cell-based assays
Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation, and training materials
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C#
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Benefits
Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) Matching
Free EV Charging
Onsite lunches
Stock options
Company
Cellares
Cellares is a life sciences technology company that develops the Cell Shuttle to automate cell therapy manufacturing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$355MKey Investors
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesEclipse Ventures
2023-08-23Series C· $255M
2021-05-05Series B· $82M
2020-10-29Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
Fabian Gerlinghaus
Co-Founder and CEO
Omar Kurdi
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
2025-12-01
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