Senior Automation Engineer, Platform Biology

Vesalius Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA

What you will do

Implement Benchling as a data platform, not only as an ELN: entity schemas, the Postgres warehouse, Insights, the API, and the supporting integrations.
Establish sample tracking end to end. Chain of custody from donor material through line, vial, thaw, run and instrument output, and the links that let a result be attached back to the sample that produced it.
Deliver analysis-ready data to the data team, including structured metadata capture, stable identifiers, and documented schemas with reliable handoff.
Identify gaps in commercial software and design, ship and operate REST APIs and internal web applications, for example a results parser, a scheduling interface, or an app to integrate Benchling.
Build integrations between automation platforms, instruments, LIMS/ELN, imaging systems, databases and downstream data pipelines.
Build tools scientists use independently: search interfaces, pull lists, capacity dashboards.

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Senior Automation Engineer, Platform Biology

Vesalius Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA

What you will do

Implement Benchling as a data platform, not only as an ELN: entity schemas, the Postgres warehouse, Insights, the API, and the supporting integrations.
Establish sample tracking end to end. Chain of custody from donor material through line, vial, thaw, run and instrument output, and the links that let a result be attached back to the sample that produced it.
Deliver analysis-ready data to the data team, including structured metadata capture, stable identifiers, and documented schemas with reliable handoff.
Identify gaps in commercial software and design, ship and operate REST APIs and internal web applications, for example a results parser, a scheduling interface, or an app to integrate Benchling.
Build integrations between automation platforms, instruments, LIMS/ELN, imaging systems, databases and downstream data pipelines.
Build tools scientists use independently: search interfaces, pull lists, capacity dashboards.

Nice to have

Benchling: entity schemas, the warehouse, Insights, the developer platform, webhooks or apps.
Parsing instrument output (plate readers, imagers, sequencers) into structured results tied to a sample.
Cloud infrastructure such as AWS, event-driven integrations, or data pipelines supporting automated laboratory environments.
Working alongside automated liquid handlers, integrated workcells or laboratory scheduling software (Hamilton, Tecan, HighRes Biosolutions, Dynamic Devices, Beckman or similar), as an integrator rather than a programmer.
Mammalian cell culture at the bench, especially iPSC systems, and aseptic technique.
Prior experience working in an automation-heavy laboratory environment.
Ability to troubleshoot across software, hardware, instrument communication, data and sample-tracking workflows.
Mentoring, or growing a small team.
A regulated or GxP-adjacent environment or writing validation and verification documentation.

At Flagship, we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Our core values guide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

We recognize that great candidates often bring unique strengths without fulfilling every qualification. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your background and interest in Flagship.

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The salary range for this role is $108,000 - $170,700. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Vesalius Therapeutics currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Vesalius Therapeutics's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Senior Automation Engineer, Platform Biology

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Senior Automation Engineer, Platform Biology

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