
Automata helps life sciences labs automate experiments to increase throughput, reduce manual steps, and improve data quality. It delivers the LINQ platform, a modular combination of lab robotics hardware and cloud-based, AI-ready workflow management software that lets scientists program experiments rather than individual robots. The platform is open and configurable, designed for integration with existing lab instruments, LIMS, and data systems, and targets research, diagnostic, and biotech customers. Automata operates as a B2B lab automation provider working with research institutions and industry labs to modernize laboratory operations.

Automata helps life sciences labs automate experiments to increase throughput, reduce manual steps, and improve data quality. It delivers the LINQ platform, a modular combination of lab robotics hardware and cloud-based, AI-ready workflow management software that lets scientists program experiments rather than individual robots. The platform is open and configurable, designed for integration with existing lab instruments, LIMS, and data systems, and targets research, diagnostic, and biotech customers. Automata operates as a B2B lab automation provider working with research institutions and industry labs to modernize laboratory operations.
Company: AUTOMATA — lab automation platform maker (LINQ)
Founded: 2015
Founders: Mostafa ElSayed, Suryansh Chandra
Headcount (approx.): 195
Known total funding: ≈ $99.8M (USD)
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Automating wet‑lab processes to improve efficiency, throughput and data quality in life sciences labs.
2015
IT Services and IT Consulting
$7.4M
Series A to commercialize desktop robotic arm 'Eva'.
US$50M
Round to scale lab‑automation hardware and software.
$40M
Equity financing announced in October 2023 to expand LINQ platform and go‑to‑market.
$45M
Series C announced to scale AI‑ready lab automation; participation from Danaher Ventures, Entrepreneurs First, Octopus Ventures and others.
“A.P. Moller Holding; ABB Ventures; Dimension (lead); Octopus Ventures; Entrepreneurs First; Danaher Ventures; Hummingbird Ventures; Isomer Capital; LocalGlobe; Firstminute Capital; Possible Ventures; Blue Wire Capital; HCVC; IQT; Aldea Ventures; Ahmed Medhat”
Level: 4
Salary band: £65,000 - £85,000
Bonus**:** 8% performance-based, discretionary
Location**:** Hybrid - work in our London office 3x/wk
At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.
But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.
Why Work at Automata?
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join our growing 177-person company (120 in the UK, 50 in the US) to drive data-driven decision-making through comprehensive analysis of our internal company operations and performance. This is a pivotal role for someone who is passionate about data analysis and wants a crash course on making an impact on business performance.
This hire will own data analytics across the business. You will partner with every department to unlock key data insights through stable data pipelines, beautiful dashboards, and promoting data fluency across all of your interactions. This hire will be a fundamental part of our data team, spanning across many responsibilities and partnering with our Data Engineers to create a highly scalable, future-forward data strategy.
Analyse core company data across departments
Design and build interactive dashboards using BI tools for key business metrics including, but not limited to, company growth metrics, product usage, and operational efficiency.
Develop self-service analytic capabilities for department managers based on data needs and priorities.
This role reports to the Chief of Staff and will work closely with department heads across the organisation as well as other Data personnel.
UK Team Benefits:
Vitality Health Insurance
Private healthcare that incentives a healthy lifestyle
Eye Care
Get your eyes tested once a year on us!
Salary Sacrifice - EV
Sacrifice some of your monthly salary in exchange for a company car, provided by your Employer
Salary Sacrifice - Bike & Tech
Sacrifice some of your monthly salary in exchange for bike and tech products, provided by your Employer
Support for both your physical and mental health
Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies
Spill & Employee Assistance Programme
Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill
Additional Leave
Time off for dependents, 'Me days', and volunteering days off
Pension Scheme
Plan for retirement with NEST
Group Life & Critical Illness cover
Life insurance - for a piece of mind
Birthday
Time off for your Birthday
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.
Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support strategic business decisions
Create executive-level reporting for board meetings and investor updates
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all reporting platforms
Be part of building and deciding our BI and data technology stack