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# Lab Robotics Engineer at Plasmidsaurus

- **Company:** Plasmidsaurus
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-06-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/plasmidsaurus/16cf0c84-614f-4cd9-be4c-171f744f3939

## Job description

## About Plasmidsaurus

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists.

We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks.

Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics. With the launch of our new RNA-seq service, we are taking a bold step toward our vision to sequence everything, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery.

Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.

As a Lab Robotics Engineer at Plasmidsaurus, you will play a crucial role in automating and optimizing our sample processing pipeline. You'll be directly responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining automation processes across our global network of labs.

Your responsibilities will span:

- Writing production-quality Python code to control our robotic platforms, integrating with various lab instruments
- Designing robotic systems using various hardware components and embedded systems, including Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and custom-designed electronic & mechanical parts
- Collaborating with our world-class scientists to productionize new lab protocols, leveraging your expertise in automation to scale and refine these processes
- Building and managing a fleet of robots and monitoring systems to proactively identify and address issues with robots in the field

## CULTURE

You are someone who:

- Enjoys high agency and high ownership work
- Is curious about learning from other people’s expertise in scientific/biological domains
- Is excited to make an impact on the scientific community, enabling the next generation of medicines, biotechnology, and even plant-based-meats!
- Can lead projects from idea to production independently
- Is a life-long learner
- Is excited to work in a tight-knit fast-paced environment with a motivated team
- Values clear communication and helping others learn new skills

## QUALIFICATIONS

- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, or relevant work experience
- 3+ years of experience programming in Python (web frameworks like Flask/Django a plus!)
- Familiarity with molecular biology protocols with 1+ yrs lab experience
- 1+ years of experience automating, optimizing and scaling lab procedures using liquid handling systems (OpenTrons, Hamilton, etc.) and lab robotics
- Experience with orchestration and deploying software to multiple devices in the field (e.g. Docker, Ansible)
- Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., AWS, Terraform)
- Experience writing software for Raspberry Pi
- Experience with building & maintaining QA, telemetry, and monitoring systems to ensure device stability
- Experience working with Linux servers
- Experience with 3D printing (e.g., Fusion 360) and basic CAD modeling
- Some experience with simple computer vision (e.g., OpenCV)
- (Preferred) Some experience with C# and .NET frameworks for scripting automation equipment
- (Preferred) interest in learning about biotechnology and DNA sequence analysis

WHY PLASMIDSAURUS?

- IMPACT: Your work will directly contribute to accelerating biotech research. This research is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for stopping climate change and developing novel therapies.
- INNOVATION: Work on the cutting edge of biotech and software, introducing indispensable tools to top-tier researchers.
- COMMUNITY: Join a passionate, resourceful team that values close, interactive relationships with our customers and each other.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description as we seek out diverse and creative perspectives. Team members who love to learn and collaborate in an inclusive environment will thrive with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please let us know at careers@plasmidsaurus.com. careers@plasmidsaurus.com

## About Plasmidsaurus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Plasmidsaurus provides overnight, long-read sequencing services for plasmids, RNA, amplicons, whole genomes, AAV, and microbiomes to accelerate life science research.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Startup)
- **Headquarters**: South San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: James Stapleton (Co-founder and CTO), Eric Johnson (Co-founder and CSO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology Research, Genomics, Life Sciences
- **Target customers**: B2B — academic research labs, biotech startups, Fortune 100 pharmaceutical companies, and DIY biohackers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking new levels of productivity for scientists."

## Products & Services
- **Whole Plasmid Sequencing**: Overnight, long-read sequencing of entire plasmids without the need for primers or minipreps, providing fully annotated maps.
- **RNA-Seq**: Ultrafast, affordable transcriptome analysis from cells, with results in as fast as 3 days.
- **Amplicon Sequencing**: Fast results for amplicons of any size, including overnight microbiome amplicon sequencing.
- **Whole Genome Sequencing**: Fast and complete genome sequences for nearly any organism.
- **AAV Genome Sequencing**: Full-length AAV genome sequences from intact capsids in 3 days, identifying potential issues other methods miss.
- **Microbiome Sequencing**: Species-level identification directly from raw environmental samples or PCR products.
- **Custom Sequencing**: Tailored sequencing solutions for specific research needs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of $18.8 million (source: Datanyze)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Addgene (handling majority of their plasmid sequencing), Oxford Nanopore Technologies (expanded collaboration), Illumina, PacBio
- **Growth Signals**: Opened 10th global lab in Singapore (May 2025); launched ultrafast RNA-Seq service (Oct 2025); launched fast, low-input AAV genome sequencing service (May 2025); cited in over 2,500 publications; trusted by Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists; 110 employees with operations in 6 countries; website traffic up 63% year-over-year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed and convenience**: Overnight turnaround for most services, with a global network of 1,000+ dropboxes and labs operating across multiple time zones (San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, Eugene, Louisville, Boston, London, Cologne, Singapore).
- **Technology leadership**: Pioneered Whole Plasmid Sequencing; partners with leading sequencing technology providers (Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, Illumina) for early access to latest chemistries and hardware.
- **Accuracy and reliability**: In an independent challenge study, Plasmidsaurus delivered the fastest and most accurate results on low concentration, degraded, and complex plasmids compared to leading vendors.
- **Simplicity**: No primers or minipreps needed; simple online ordering with PO, credit card, or "dinocoins"; results delivered as fully annotated maps straight to inbox.
- **Scale and trust**: Trusted by Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists; cited in 2,500+ publications.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding service menu**: Moving beyond plasmid sequencing into RNA-Seq, AAV genome sequencing, microbiome, and whole genome sequencing — aiming to "sequence everything."
- **Global scaling**: Opening new labs worldwide (10th lab in Singapore, May 2025) to enable overnight turnaround across time zones.
- **Product innovation**: Continuously launching ultrafast, low-input services (e.g., ultrafast RNA-Seq, low-input AAV sequencing) to reduce barriers for researchers.
- **Partnerships**: Deepening collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies and other leading sequencing technology providers.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Directly contribute to accelerating new cures and promoting a healthier planet by making sequencing faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
- **High-growth environment**: Rapidly scaling company (founded 2022, now 110 employees across 6 countries) with strong revenue growth and expanding service lines.
- **Global, distributed team**: Labs in 10 cities across the US, UK, Germany, Singapore, Finland, and India; hybrid/remote-friendly roles available (e.g., Sales Account Manager listed as remote).
- **Cutting-edge tech**: Work with the latest sequencing technologies (Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, Illumina) and bioinformatics tools.
- **Culture**: Described as building "the world’s most efficient sequencing engine" with a focus on speed, simplicity, and scientific impact. Open roles include Senior Product Manager, Bioinformatics Scientist, Head of Logistics, Recruiter, and Customer Success Manager.
- **Headcount**: 110 employees with active hiring (7 open positions as of mid-2025); monthly headcount growth of -2.3% (likely seasonal fluctuation) but quarterly job postings up 75%.

## Sources
1. [plasmidsaurus.com](https://plasmidsaurus.com/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/plasmidsaurus](https://www.linkedin.com/company/plasmidsaurus)
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/plasmidsaurus](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/plasmidsaurus)
4. [workinbiotech.com/companies/plasmidsaurus](https://workinbiotech.com/companies/plasmidsaurus)
5. [datanyze.com/companies/plasmidsaurus](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/plasmidsaurus/1316357043)

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