Ethan Lassos-Payne

Ethan Lassos-Payne is a seasoned automation professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology sector. Currently serving as Associate Director of Automation and Principal Automation Engineer at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. since July 2019, Ethan builds and leads a team focused on integrating advanced lab automation and enhancing throughput and usability of existing methods. Prior to this role, Ethan held positions such as Sr. Automation Engineer, providing multifaceted support for automated lab systems at Intellia, and Field Service Engineer III at NanoString Technologies, where Ethan delivered top-tier customer support for gene-expression automation. Early career experience includes roles at HighRes Biosolutions, QIAGEN, and research positions at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard University. Ethan holds a Cum Laude degree in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science and a double major in Science Technology and Society from Colby College.