
Medra AI automates routine laboratory experiments so scientists can run, repeat, and refine protocols with less manual work. The company combines robotics, computer vision, and AI (including natural language processing) in a B2B SaaS platform that executes experiments on conventional lab instruments, logs results, and adapts protocols via closed-loop feedback and intelligent error handling. Users program and adjust protocols using natural-language instructions while modular hardware and instrument integrations enable deployment across genomics, cell biology, and histology workflows. The platform targets life-science research teams seeking to scale experimentation and accelerate iterative discovery.

Medra AI automates routine laboratory experiments so scientists can run, repeat, and refine protocols with less manual work. The company combines robotics, computer vision, and AI (including natural language processing) in a B2B SaaS platform that executes experiments on conventional lab instruments, logs results, and adapts protocols via closed-loop feedback and intelligent error handling. Users program and adjust protocols using natural-language instructions while modular hardware and instrument integrations enable deployment across genomics, cell biology, and histology workflows. The platform targets life-science research teams seeking to scale experimentation and accelerate iterative discovery.
Founded: 2021
Lead: Michelle Lee (CEO & Founder)
Product: AI-driven autonomous lab platform (robotics + computer vision + Scientific AI)
Latest round: Series A $52M (announced Dec 11, 2025, led by Human Capital)
Total funding: 63,000,000 USD
Laboratory automation and life-science research workflows—scaling experimental throughput and improving reproducibility for genomics, cell biology, and histology.
2021
Software Development
52,000,000 USD
Announced to fund building a "Physical AI Scientist" and a large-scale autonomous lab.
“Series A led by Human Capital with participation from investors including Lux Capital, Neo, NFDG, Catalio Capital Management, Menlo Ventures, and 776.”
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About the Role:
Paid Winter 2026 Internship (Jan. - Apr., dates flexible). Candidates must work full-time, in-person at our San Francisco office located in the Mission.
What We're Building:
We have been quietly building the foundational layers of our Physical AI Scientist platform:
🤖 Physical AI that can operate scientific instruments with human-level dexterity.
🧪 Scientific AI that can analyze results, reason about next steps, and close the loop autonomously.
This is an incredibly ambitious mission, but we believe that a team of ambitious people with high ownership can accomplish incredible things.
The Team:
In this role, you will:
Let's talk if you have:
Nice to have:
This position is 100% in-person, you must be able to come on-site to our San Francisco office.
Medra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Medra and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!