Automation Engineer
Posted on 12/1/2022
INACTIVE
Locations
San Carlos, CA, USA
Experience Level
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Requirements
- 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 is required
- Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills are required
- Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous automation projects
- Biotech, pharmaceutical, Lab automation providers, or clinical-laboratory experience is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Program liquid handling robots
- Build rapport with end-users, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Develop and integrate the automation systems and related software tools, preparing 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 documentations
- Oversee the functional and validation testing, IQ/OQ/PQ
- Additional responsibilities include user training, troubleshooting, optimizing the workflows, and on-going support for the end-users
Clinical genetic testing
Company Overview
Natera's mission is to change the management of disease worldwide with a focus on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplantation.
Benefits
- Flexible medical plans
- Investment options
- Time off
- Workplace perks
Company Core Values
- A person behind every sample
- Embrace diversity
- Be accountable
- Think team
- Learn and nimble
- Show me the data
- Be ready to change the world
- Integrity is in our DNA