Lab Automation Engineer

Join EarthOptics as a Lab Automation Engineer! Our mission is to be the leading soil information company, delivering maps that growers, farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders use to cost-effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. We are creating a future where traditional sampling methods are obsolete.

Requirements

• Design, implement, and maintain automated systems for soil sample processing workflows
• Program and maintain robotic arms (such as Mecademic and Universal Robots systems) for soil sample handling, subsampling, weighing, and tray management
• Program and integrate standard lab automation platforms including Biomek, OpenTrons, and Tecan liquid handlers into complex workflows
• Develop simple UI interfaces using React frameworks and integrate with existing software systems via APIs
• Work with Arduino and other microcontrollers for IoT, edge applications and sensor integration
• Design and implement automated sample movement and conveyor belt systems
• Deliver minimal viable prototypes quickly, following the 80/20 rule to provide working solutions that can be iterated upon.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 85% funded by EarthOptics for benefit-eligible employees and 65% for dependents
• Company-paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
• Meaningful equity option grants
• 401k Plan + Employer Match up to 4%
• 17 days of paid time off, plus 10 additional company holidays
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Stipend + access to learning platforms
• Candidate Referral Program
• Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Flexible Schedule & Hybrid/Remote Work Environment
• Regular opportunities to give feedback on our benefits offerings