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.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- BS degree in Biomedical engineering, closely related scientific field, or equivalent, MS degree preferred
- 2+ 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 programing or basic understanding of method writing is required
- Exposure to automated storage systems (Hamilton Verso, SPT Labtech, etc.) is preferred
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to accommodate later hours when needed
More about this role
Automation Support Engineer
The Automation Support Engineer within the R&D Automation Department will contribute to the implementation and on-going support of automated systems and workflows to support the processing of samples in R&D and clinical diagnostics laboratory environments. This individual will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers on prioritization of supporting a fleet of liquid handlers and various automated systems. There will also be project opportunities to conceptualize, design, develop, implement and support solutions which are designed to optimize the performance of equipment and increase the efficiencies of the laboratory processes.
- 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 Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR/Vantage/Verso, and Beckman I7, among others
- Build rapport with end-users, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Prepare documentation for equipment qualification and operating procedures to ensure successful implementation in the labs
- Prepare User Requirement and Testing Procedure,...
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