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Advisor - Lab Automation Software Engineer

at Eli Lilly

📍 US, San Diego CA Unknown 💰 $141K – $228K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $141K – $228K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years Ph.D. or 10+ years M.S. or 13+ years B.S.
Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Bioengineering/Engineering or Master's or Bachelor's with extensive experience
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves designing and developing AI-driven software solutions for laboratory automation, data analysis, and process optimization in biotherapeutics discovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design AI software applications
  • Build data pipelines and visualization tools
  • Implement machine learning models
  • Create digital lab infrastructure
  • Develop integrations

Technical Overview

Software engineering with AI, machine learning, robotics, IoT, data pipelines, visualization tools, and laboratory digital infrastructure.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Ph.D. or Master's level software engineer with extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and laboratory automation, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, with strong skills in Python, SQL, and robotics.

Must-Have Skills

Ph.D. in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringBioengineering/Engineering with at least three years of industry experienceM.S. in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringBioengineering/Engineering with at least 10 years of experienceB.S. in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringBioengineering/Engineering with at least 13 years of experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience in pharmaceutical industryExperience with AI integrationExperience with laboratory automation

Tools & Platforms

AIMachine LearningRoboticsLIMSIoTData PipelinesVisualization Tools

Required Skills

PythonSQLMachine LearningAIRoboticsData PipelinesVisualizationDigital Lab InfrastructureIoTTelemetry MonitoringLIMS

Hard Skills

PythonSQLMachine LearningAIAutomationRoboticsData PipelinesVisualizationDigital Lab InfrastructureIoTTelemetry MonitoringLIMS

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingInnovationCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Industry & Role

Industry Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Job Function Developing AI and automation software for biotherapeutics research

Keywords for Your Resume

PythonSQLMachine LearningAIRoboticsData PipelinesVisualizationDigital Lab InfrastructureIoTTelemetry MonitoringLIMSBiotherapeuticsLaboratory AutomationAI IntegrationAutomation

Deal Breakers

Less than 3 years industry experience with Ph.D., Lack of experience in AI or laboratory automation, No proficiency in Python or SQL, No experience with robotics or IoT, Lack of relevant industry experience

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