Lab Systems & Automation Specialist

Natera

Colorado

On-site

USD 103,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Fertility care benefits
Commuter benefits

Job summary

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, is seeking a Laboratory Systems Scientist in Boulder, CO. The role focuses on supporting laboratory operations infrastructure as a technical SME, collaborating across research, software, bioinformatics, and regulatory teams to enable system development, implementation, and maintenance.

The position requires experience with CAP/CLIA environments, molecular biology workflows, and validation/verification planning, with flexibility for diverse

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
  • Experience with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 13485/15189 environments.
  • Experience with molecular biology workflows and NGS.

Responsibilities

  • Operate as a technical SME for lab non-product software and automation solutions.
  • Collaborate with program management and lab leadership to capture user needs for software solutions.
  • Develop PQ, validation, and verification plans and execute to protect lab operations per CAP/CLIA/NYSDOH regulations.
  • Interpret data per procedures and draft PQ/validation reports.
  • Identify and resolve problems affecting equipment, automation, or test performance.
  • Partner with Automation Engineering to support automation development and tech transfer.

Skills

Laboratory operations
Validation & verification
Data analysis
Agile / Scrum
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

LIMS
FreezerPro

Job description

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, is seeking a Laboratory Systems Scientist in Boulder, CO. The role focuses on supporting laboratory operations infrastructure as a technical SME, collaborating across research, software, bioinformatics, and regulatory teams to enable system development, implementation, and maintenance.

The position requires experience with CAP/CLIA environments, molecular biology workflows, and validation/verification planning, with flexibility for diverse

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