Shift Supervisor, Research Operations

Responsibilities

• Own the safe, reliable execution of automated lab workflows across your shift
• Serve as the technical lead for engineers on shift, providing real-time guidance and prioritization
• Monitor run performance and system health in real time and resolve common issues
• Manage accurate shift handoff documentation to ensure seamless continuity
• Flag QC/QA deviations promptly and document observations with high attention to detail
• Partner with scientific, engineering, and automation teams to troubleshoot workflow challenges
• Support tech transfer by validating automated workflows against manual processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in lab automation, research operations, or high-throughput screening
• Experience operating and troubleshooting automated liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Lynx, Echo, or similar)
• Experience leading and coordinating workflow execution in a team setting
• Strong foundational knowledge of the scientific basis for assay design and execution
• Experience performing root-cause investigation and driving issues to resolution
• Clear and concise communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience in a shift lead or supervisor role in a highly automated laboratory
• Experience improving production protocols or supporting tech transfer
• Familiarity with QC/QA systems, SOP development, and Lean/5S/Kaizen methodologies
• Familiarity with ELN, LIMS, or other laboratory operations software

About the Company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously.