Natera · 20 hours ago
Lead Automation Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $173K/yr
8+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Lead Automation Engineer will contribute to the development and implementation of automation systems and workflows to support processing samples in a clinical diagnostics laboratory environment, collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers to optimize laboratory processes.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Write scripts, applets, etc. to automate data transfer
Collect, collate, and build dashboards using JIRA, Power BI, Tableau, and other tools to regularly update leadership
Program liquid handling robots running Venus, Evoware, Fluent Control, Cellario, Biomek Software, etc
Develop and integrate the automation systems and related software tools, prepare the documentation for equipment validation and operating procedures to ensure successful implementation in the labs
Prepare User Requirement and Testing Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentation
Oversee the functional and validation testing, IQ/OQ/PQ
Additional responsibilities include user training, troubleshooting, optimizing the workflows, continuous improvement, and on-going support for the end-users
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related scientific field
A minimum of 8 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, liquid handling systems, and software development
Experience in computer programming is required, ideally using Python, C#, Java, SQL, or VBA
Must be comfortable developing integrations between different APIs, various lab automation software, and services
Must possess organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and self-initiative are required to support several simultaneous automation projects
Must be comfortable presenting complex ideas in meetings and presentations to effectively communicate ideas
Preferred
MS degree preferred
Biotech, pharmaceutical, Lab automation providers, or clinical-laboratory experience is highly desirable
Experience working in Agile, Six Sigma, or similar project management structure highly desired
Experience building rapport with end-users, and coordinating with cross-functional teams
Experience tracking and updating software/method/file version control in GitHub or similar
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
Recent News
2025-12-16
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