Lab Automation Intern (Summer 2025)
The Role: BigHat Biosciences is seeking an exceptional Intern to explore advanced programming solutions for lab automation. The focus will primarily be on exploring alternative programming languages and frameworks beyond standard user interfaces provided by laboratory automation platforms.
Key Responsibilities
The goals and responsibilities of this position include:
- Evaluating the potential benefits and limitations of alternative programming frameworks, particularly in terms of maintaining current functionalities, whilst enabling GitHub-based version control, and increased scripting flexibility.
- Following the evaluation of alternative programming frameworks, transitioning various existing lab automation scripts to the selected programming environment, ensuring enhanced flexibility, robustness and version control.
- As a secondary project, develop a standalone analytical tool for extracting operational insights from lab automation instruments.
- Preparing documentation and training materials for newly developed methodologies and tools to share internship learnings.
This role reports directly to Keltoum Boukra, Sr. Automation Engineer I, and will work in close collaboration with the entire BigHat Lab Automation Team.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with a strong interest in Biotechnology, Lab Sciences, or Lab Automation technologies.
- You possess foundational programming skills, in Python and ideally but not necessarily, in C++ or C, with some familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript.
- You have an interest in data science, including data parsing, basic analysis, and dashboard creation.
- You have excellent problem-solving skills, a creative and innovative mindset, and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges.
- You are a strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are eager to apply your skills to real-world lab automation challenges.
- Prior experience in a lab setting is a plus but not required.
About BigHat Biosciences
BigHat Biosciences designs safer, more effective biologic therapies for patients using machine learning and synthetic biology.
BigHat integrates a wet lab for high-speed characterization with machine learning technologies to guide the search for better antibodies. We apply these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
BigHat integrates a wet lab for high-speed characterization with machine learning technologies to guide the search for better antibodies. We apply these design capabilities to develop new generations of safer and more effective treatments for patients suffering from today’s most challenging diseases.
BigHat is a Series B biotech outside San Francisco with a team-oriented, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. Our broad pipeline of wholly-owned and partnered therapeutic programs span many disparate indications with high unmet need, such as cancer, inflammation, and infectious disease. BigHat has raised >$100M from top investors, including Section 32, a16z, and 8VC.
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