Company Description
Rabot is a Vision AI platform designed for fulfillment companies to gain visibility and insights to enhance packing operations while introducing automation into daily workflows. With Rabot, companies can achieve 99.9% accuracy with video evidence, reduce QA and support costs by 66%, and improve overall productivity by 25%.
Location : Rabot Arlington Lab
Employment Type : Part-Time, [15-25 hours per week]
Reports To : Engineering
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable Lab Operations Associate to support our Arlington facility. As an early team member at our logistics robotics startup, you'll keep our lab running smoothly—managing equipment, supporting testing operations, and ensuring our engineering team has what they need to deploy game-changing solutions. This is a hands-on role where your organizational skills and technical comfort will directly impact our ability to innovate quickly.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and organize lab equipment, inventory, and testing materials
- Support engineering team with test setup, data collection, and documentation
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise
- Coordinate lab schedules and ensure efficient use of shared resources
- Assist with system setup and configuration in Ubuntu / Linux environments
- Document processes and maintain operational records
- Help onboard new team members to lab procedures and tools
- Adapt to changing priorities as we rapidly iterate on new solutions
You're a Great Fit If You Have
Core Competencies :
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skillsProven problem-solving ability and capacity to learn new tools quicklyComfortable working with computers and understanding how they operateReliable and consistent—our team depends on the lab running smoothlyComfortable adapting to new and evolving software systemsPersonal Attributes :
Resilient and able to pivot when priorities shift (startup life!)Self-motivated with a proactive "see it, fix it" attitudeStrong communication skills—you'll work across engineering, operations, and leadershipNice to Have
Basic coding background (professional or hobbyist—Python, bash scripting, etc.)Familiarity with Ubuntu / Linux environmentsExperience in a lab, maker space, or technical operations environmentBackground in robotics, logistics, or manufacturingWhy Join Rabot
As a VC-backed startup working with Fortune 100 companies and growing SMBs, you'll be part of building practical solutions that transform how logistics works. Your role will evolve as we grow, offering unique opportunities to shape processes and take on new challenges.
Logistics :
Part-time schedule : we're flexible; ideally, M-F early afternoons.Location : Based at our Arlington lab facilityTransportation : Reliable transportation is required for this role, as it involves commuting to our Arlington lab and transporting boxes to FedEx or UPS locations for order shipments as needed.Pay : $22.89 - $27.57 per hour