Job Specifications
Your Impact at Lila
Lila is actively seeking talented and motivated students to join us in ushering in a new era of scientific intelligence. Throughout your internship, you'll have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with diverse engineering teams spanning multiple disciplines, gaining hands-on experience testing and validating cutting-edge tooling while making meaningful contributions across a variety of projects.
What You'll Be Building
Work with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, and implement software and hardware tools that enable SSI (Scientific Super Intelligence) and advance scientific discovery through intelligent automation.
Onboard laboratory equipment onto our AISF platform by installing custom software, testing equipment processes, and ensuring seamless operation within our automated infrastructure.
Document learnings, observations, and contributions for internal teams to review and iterate on, helping improve our processes and methodologies.
Participate in additional engineering initiatives and special projects, contributing your skills to support the Next Gen Engineering team's goals.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a STEM field (e.g., Bioengineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science).
Proficiency or strong interest in software development and programming.
Experience with hands-on projects or prototyping that demonstrates technical curiosity.
Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
Bonus Points For
Passionate about the intersection of lab automation and AI.
Experience working with scientific equipment in academic labs.
Familiarity with bench science assays.
Nice to have: a track record of defining your own role in complex projects.
About Lila
Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai
If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.
We’re All In
Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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A Note to Agencies
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