Senior Lab Automation Engineer (Robotics & Liquid Handling)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Senior Automation Support Engineer to help implement and support automated systems in R&D and clinical diagnostics labs. You will support the RUO department, collaborate with scientists and engineers on liquid handlers, and design and support service solutions to optimize lab workflows.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, qualification, documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with a flexible schedule to cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Biomedical engineering or related field; MS degree preferred.
• 5+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience.
• Technical proficiency in automation and systems development with robotics and liquid handling systems.
• Experience in programming or basic method writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Support liquid handling robots, troubleshooting and qualification procedures.
• Build knowledge on hardware and software for multiple liquid handling systems.
• Prepare documentation for equipment qualification, operation, and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee IQ/OQ/PQ validation testing of automated lab equipment.
• Provide user training and ongoing end-user support.

Skills

Laboratory automation experience

Robotics & liquid handling

Project management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

BS in Biomedical engineering or related field

MS degree preferred

Tools

Hamilton STAR

Vantage

Beckman Biomek I7

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

Natera is seeking a Senior Automation Support Engineer to help implement and support automated systems in R&D and clinical diagnostics labs. You will support the RUO department, collaborate with scientists and engineers on liquid handlers, and design and support service solutions to optimize lab workflows.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, qualification, documentation, and cross-functional coordination, with a flexible schedule to cover shifts as needed.