Senior Lab Automation Engineer — Liquid Handling & Robotics

Natera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Fertility care benefits

Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Senior Automation Support Engineer to implement and support automated systems for processing samples in R&D and clinical diagnostics labs. You will collaborate with the RUO team to maintain liquid handlers and other automation equipment, while driving improvements and service solutions to boost efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with robotics and liquid handling platforms, strong documentation skills, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biomedical engineering, closely related scientific field, or equivalent; MS degree preferred
• 5+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience required
• Technical proficiency and experience in automation and systems development and integration for the life science industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems
• Experience in computer programming or basic understanding of method writing is required
• The RUO laboratory operates during a M-F 7am-3pm and M-F 9am-5pm shift. This position must be flexible to respond to issues that may arise during these shift times.
• Should have a flexible schedule to accommodate later hours if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support liquid handling robots including troubleshooting and qualification procedures
• Build knowledge on hardware and software on multiple types of laboratory automated liquid handlers, such as Hamilton STAR, Vantage, Beckman Biomek I7
• Build rapport with end-users, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Prepare documentation for equipment qualification, operation, and maintenance procedures to ensure successful implementation and ongoing use of liquid handlers
• Perform routine maintenance on liquid handling equipment
• Prepare User Requirement and Testing Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentations
• Oversee functional and validation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automated laboratory equipment
• Additional responsibilities include user training, troubleshooting, and on-going support for the end-users

Skills

Robotics support

Laboratory automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Training end-users

Education

BS in Biomedical engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Hamilton STAR

Hamilton Vantage

Beckman Biomek I7

Job description

Natera is seeking a Senior Automation Support Engineer to implement and support automated systems for processing samples in R&D and clinical diagnostics labs. You will collaborate with the RUO team to maintain liquid handlers and other automation equipment, while driving improvements and service solutions to boost efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with robotics and liquid handling platforms, strong documentation skills, and flexibility to cover shifts as needed.