R&D Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Robotics

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CZ Biohub

Chicago, IL (Onsite)

On-site

Posted April 21, 2026

Job Description

Biohub is the first large-scale initiative bringing frontier AI models, massive compute, and frontier experimental capabilities under one roof. We're building a general-purpose system to accelerate scientific discovery, integrating frontier AI models, biological foundation models, and lab capabilities, with the ultimate goal of curing disease. Our technology powers scientists around the world, translating AI capabilities into tools that accelerate research everywhere.

The Team

The Biohub is a group of nonprofit research institutes that bring together scientists, engineers, and physicians with the goal of pursuing grand scientific challenges on 10- to 15-year time horizons. The Biohub focuses on understanding underlying mechanisms of disease and developing new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies.

Our Vision

We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
The technologies developed at the Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of Biohub and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an R&D Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of an advanced automated laboratory platform. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable execution of complex workflows through the integration of robotics, instrumentation, and control systems.

You will play a key role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that enables scalable and efficient experimental operations.

What You'll Do

Develop scalable, modular automation architectures to support evolving experimental needs across multiple hardware platforms
Partner with computational teams to enable closed-loop / data-driven experimentation
Evaluate and support installation, configuration, and integration of laboratory automation systems and instrumentation
Optimize high-throughput experimental pipelines
Program and coordinate robotic systems and instrument control software
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and validation of equipment
Implement real-time monitoring and logging systems for workflow performance and data quality
Monitor system reliability and implement improvements to increase efficiency and uptime
Troubleshoot hardware and workflow issues to ensure consistent system performance
Collaborate with scientific teams to translate experimental needs into automated processes
Provide technical support and training to users of the platform

What You'll Bring

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, or a related field
Hands-on experience with laboratory automation systems, robotics, or complex instrumentation
Experience with hardware integration and control systems
Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python or vendor-specific platforms)
Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage and maintain complex systems in a dynamic environment
Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset

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