Eli Lilly and Company · 1 week ago
Sr. Engineer - Lab Automation Software Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering life-changing medicines. They are seeking a Lab Automation Software Engineer to join their biotherapeutics discovery automation team, where the role involves architecting and implementing software solutions that integrate AI and automation to enhance drug discovery processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop software applications that orchestrate complex automated laboratory workflows and closed-loop learning systems
Build data pipelines and visualization tools that provide real-time insights into lab operations and experimental outcomes
Implement machine learning models for visual inspection systems, predictive maintenance, and process optimization that enhance operational efficiency
Contribute to digital lab infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twin models, and telemetry monitoring systems
Develop and maintain integrations across multiple automation schedulers, LIMS, and data platforms
Support robust software deployment through best DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience
M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry would be preferred
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript, with working knowledge of some additional programming/scripting languages such C#, VBA, R, C++, MATLAB, Bash
Experience with statistical analysis tools (JMP, SAS, R) and business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire) is preferred
Knowledge of DevOps practices, including database management systems (DBMS), data warehousing, software development, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure), and version control tools (GitHub, GitLab) are beneficial
Exposure to lab digitalization technologies (IoT device integration, digital lab twins, automated usage and error reporting telemetry metrics) and/or autonomous lab systems is beneficial
Familiarity with lab data platforms including Benchling, LabGuru, PostgreSQL, Genedata, or similar LIMS/ELN systems is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with scientific and engineering teams
Background in life sciences, pharmaceutical research, or high-throughput screening environments is beneficial
Benefits
Company bonus
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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