Lab Automation Engineer – Robotic Liquid Handling Support

Natera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera is a global leader in cfDNA testing focused on oncology, women's health, and organ health. The Automation Support Engineer will design, implement, and support automated systems and workflows in R&D and clinical labs, collaborating with scientists and engineers to optimize liquid handlers and other lab automation.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, qualification, SOP documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with travel between Austin sites to support multiple labs as

Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience.
• Automation/systems development experience in life sciences; robotics and liquid handling.
• Programming experience or basic understanding of method writing.
• Experience with automated storage systems (Hamilton Verso, SPT Labtech) preferred.
• Willing to travel between Austin sites and support multiple labs.

Responsibilities

• Support liquid handling robots including troubleshooting and qualification procedures.
• Build knowledge on hardware and software of lab automation systems (Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/Vantage/Verso, Beckman I7).
• Build rapport with end-users and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare documentation for equipment qualification and operating procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ) and SOPs.
• Oversee functional and validation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automated equipment.
• Provide user training and ongoing support for end-users.
• Travel betweenAustin sites (1 mile apart) to support multiple labs.

Skills

Lab automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering or related field

M.S. degree preferred

Tools

Tecan Fluent

Hamilton STAR/Vantage/Verso

Beckman I7

Job description

Natera is a global leader in cfDNA testing focused on oncology, women's health, and organ health. The Automation Support Engineer will design, implement, and support automated systems and workflows in R&D and clinical labs, collaborating with scientists and engineers to optimize liquid handlers and other lab automation.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, qualification, SOP documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with travel between Austin sites to support multiple labs as