Senior Genomics Lab Automation Engineer

Natera Inc.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Natera Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Platform group in San Carlos, CA.

You will help translate manual molecular assays into automated liquid handling systems and integrate diverse software and hardware components to build a scalable clinical genomics platform. The role requires strong software and hardware integration skills, collaboration with scientists on prototype development, and close coordination with internal teams to enable LIMS integration and automated

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS in engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of automation and systems development in the life science industry.
• Demonstrated track record of shipping complex automation projects in production.
• History of development and/or verification and validation for a molecular screening or diagnostic product a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build systems that integrate software, automation, and biology into a robust and scalable clinical genomics assay platform.
• Work with scientists at the assay prototype stage to ensure that chemistry and laboratory hardware are optimally designed.
• Work closely with internal software development teams to ensure the seamless integration of LIMS with automation software.
• Interface with external vendors to design custom hardware solutions and integrate external software.
• Lay the foundation and architecture for fully-automated laboratory systems at Natera.
• Write documentation and SOPs, and train engineers on the development, maintenance, troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.

Skills

Automation

Software development

Project management

LIMS experience

Liquid handlers

Education

BA/BS or MS in engineering

Tools

Hamilton

Beckman

Tecan

LIMS systems

Job description

Natera Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join the Platform group in San Carlos, CA.

You will help translate manual molecular assays into automated liquid handling systems and integrate diverse software and hardware components to build a scalable clinical genomics platform. The role requires strong software and hardware integration skills, collaboration with scientists on prototype development, and close coordination with internal teams to enable LIMS integration and automated