Dir/Sr. Dir - Lab Automation Engineer, Discovery Oncology

Role: Senior Lab Automation Engineer leading design, architecture, and development of automated systems in discovery oncology research. Responsibilities: define technical standards and platform architecture, lead system design and validation, develop user interfaces and data pipelines, and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues. Collaborate closely with scientists, software engineers, and vendor partners to optimize automation workflows and instrument performance. Requirements: Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Robotics, CS, or related fields with 10+ years of hands-on lab automation experience, including software development (Python, SQL, C#), system integration, and vendor management. Preferred: familiarity with liquid handling platforms, automated imaging, AI/ML applications in lab workflows, and experience with data pipelines and observability tools. High-value specifics: oncology/life sciences focus, lab automation, complex hardware/software integration, vendor evaluation, and onsite NYC location. The role emphasizes end-user-centric design and cross-functional communication, with a strong software engineering skill set and understanding of physical lab systems.