Senior Lab Automation Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, closely related scientific field or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in laboratory automation engineering.
• Technical proficiency and experience in automation and systems development and integration in the life sciences industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems.
• Background in NGS laboratories is a plus, as is background in clinical laboratories.
• Experience in software programming and data handling (including database work) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Flexibility to support several simultaneous projects.
• Developing leadership skills.
• Ability to travel between local Austin sites, within 1 mile, to support multiple labs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to integrate a variety of instruments, such as liquid handlers, plate readers, and plate-handling robotics.
• Software development experience, or minimally familiar with software development practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Comfortable working with a variety of internal teams, and managing relationships with external contractors.
• Experience in programming and operating liquid handlers. (Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
• Experience working with LIMS systems is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

Austin, TX

$106,700 - $133,400 USD

Our Opportunity

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• Employee referral program!

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