Advisor - Lab Automation Software Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company11 months ago
San Diego, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$141k - $229k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software applications for complex automated laboratory workflows and closed-loop learning systems.
- Build data pipelines and visualization tools for real-time laboratory and experimental insights.
- Implement machine learning models for visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
- Create digital laboratory infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twins, and telemetry monitoring.
- Integrate automation schedulers, LIMS, and data platforms.
- Deploy and maintain software using DevOps practices and cloud-based solutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering, or Engineering plus at least 3 years of industry experience; or M.S. plus at least 10 years; or B.S. plus at least 13 years.
- Relevant industry experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical company or automation provider.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
- Working knowledge of C#, VBA, R, C++, MATLAB, and Bash.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools, business intelligence platforms, DevOps, database management, data warehousing, software development, cloud computing, and version control.
- Experience with lab digitalization, IoT device integration, digital lab twins, telemetry, autonomous lab systems, and closed-loop learning frameworks is preferred.
- Familiarity with Benchling, LabGuru, PostgreSQL, Genedata, or similar LIMS/ELN systems.
- Background in life sciences, pharmaceutical research, or high-throughput screening environments, with strong cross-functional problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Annual base salary of $141,000-$228,800, plus eligibility for a company bonus.
- Eligible employees may participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension program.
- Benefits may include vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, employee assistance, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.
- Full-time employment; workplace accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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About Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines and biologics for patients, sold through healthcare providers, pharmacies, and payers. Core therapeutic areas include diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and obesity. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Indianapolis, it is a public company (NYSE: LLY) with global operations and is building a new advanced manufacturing site for gene therapy and other modalities in Lebanon, Indiana.