# Automation Engineer at Natera

- Company: Natera
- What the company does: Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care. Backed by Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://natera.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6217254004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-automation-engineer-2/

## About the role

The Lab Automation Engineer at Foresight Diagnostics will be responsible for supporting the development and continuous improvement of Foresight’s laboratory automation function as well as providing first line support for troubleshooting methods in the CLIA lab. As the business life cycle evolves to vertically integrate manufacturing, this role will support the development and implementation with transition to the tech transfer functions within the organization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years engineering experience supporting laboratory environments
- A bachelor’s degree: BA/BS. An advanced degree, such as a Ph.D. or Masters degree preferred
- Additional technical training would be a plus with an understanding of molecular biology and genomics
- Working knowledge of liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton STAR line and Agilent Bravo preferred
- Proven ability to deliver actionable results to complex problems
- Strong organizational skills with an understanding of scaling and capacity planning

Tags: Foresight Research & Development

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-automation-engineer-2/