At LabGenius, our mission is to accelerate the discovery of next-generation therapeutic antibodies. To do this, we’ve pioneered the development of EVA™ - a smart robotic platform that’s capable of designing, conducting and, critically, learning from its own experiments.

For our wholly-owned pipeline, we’re using our closed-loop discovery engine to establish a pipeline of highly selective T-cell engagers and ADCs for the treatment of solid tumours.

LabGenius has raised >£58M and is backed by top-tier investors, including M Ventures, Octopus Ventures, LG Corp, Atomico, Kindred Capital, Lux Capital and Obvious Ventures amongst others.

The company is headquartered in London (UK) where we’ve established a state-of-the-art antibody engineering facility. The company is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 scientists and engineers.

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The role of the Technical Leader within the automation team at LabGenius encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at guiding the team, ensuring the quality and efficiency of automation processes, and aligning technical strategies with the company's goals.

This is a crucial role in the automation team at LabGenius. This role helps to drive the technical success of the team, ensures high-quality automation solutions, and contributes to the overall strategic goals of the company.

What you’ll do in this role

Leadership and Project Management

• Team Leadership:
  • Technically lead and mentor the automation team, providing guidance and support.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and updates.

• Project Management:
  • Oversee automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate with project leads to align automation goals with broader project objectives.
  • Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Technical Expertise

• Technical Strategy:
  • Develop and implement the technical roadmap for automation projects.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in automation technologies and methodologies.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance automation processes.

• System Design and Architecture:
  • Design and architect automation systems that are scalable, robust, and efficient.
  • Ensure the integration of automation systems with other parts of the organisation’s infrastructure.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and deployment of automation solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and practices.
  • Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Collaboration and Communication

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with other functions (e.g., software development, data science, assay development) to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
  • Understand the requirements and constraints of other teams to align automation solutions with overall business objectives.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Communicate technical concepts and project statuses to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present reports on automation performance, project progress, and future plans to senior management.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Innovation:
  • Encourage and drive innovation within the team to explore new and effective ways to automate processes.
  • Lead initiatives to prototype and implement cutting-edge automation solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Implement feedback loops to continually assess and improve automation processes and systems.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Operational Oversight

• Operational Support:
  • Ensure the reliability and availability of automation systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes and systems.
• Compliance and Security:
  • Ensure that automation solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Implement and maintain security best practices within automation systems.

What we're looking for

• A collaborator that builds and maintains strong relationships with cross-functional teams and senior management, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and expertise.
• A mentor that actively supports the professional development of the automation team, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth, while also fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• The Ideal candidate would be a lab based scientist with the following attributes:
  • Proven ability to scope out and project manage complex laboratory automation projects between multiple stake holders and vendors.
  • Excellent technical understanding of automation platforms used in high throughput screening.
  • Sound understanding of liquid handling principals, and device integration.
• Excellent ability to code in Python and SQL.
• Sound knowledge in the use and application of design of experiment (D.O.E ) software.
• Proven ability to manage and work across multiple functions with competing requirements.

What you’ll receive from us

Aside from being part of our brilliant, purpose-driven team, you’ll also enjoy:

Financial 💸

• Discretionary performance-linked annual bonus
• A generous stock option plan
• 3x Salary Life Insurance with YuLife
• Health Shield Cash Back Plan on day-to-day health expenses
• 5% pension, with an additional top up on tax savings from us
• Free Will-writing Service

Health 🍏

• Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical (currently with AXA)
• Discounted gym membership through either AXA or HealthShield
• 24/7 access to GP Services
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme: to make your commute cheaper, healthier and a whole lot greener
• Easy access to the on-site gym and climbing wall to break a sweat or indulge your inner monkey available at competitive rates

Time-Off ⏰

• 25 days annual leave (plus the bank holidays)
• Up to 20 days paid sick leave (including mental health days - no questions asked)
• 3 days paid emergency leave so it doesn’t eat into your relaxation time
• 1 week paid bereavement leave plus 1 day to attend a funeral
• 1 day paid for moving home

Wellbeing 💛

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to coaching and CBT sessions

Team-building 🤝

• Regular team lunches through Feedr.
• A programme of social events both company-wide and within your own teams

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity makes for innovative, exceptional teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender, race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

If you don't feel like you meet every single requirement of this role, we still want to hear from you! We encourage you to apply, have a discussion with us about the role or others that we may have at LabGenius either now or in the future, together we can build more inclusive workplaces.

Department

Automation

Locations

London

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