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- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Experience
- 2+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience required
- Education
- BS degree in Biomedical engineering, closely related scientific field, or equivalent; MS degree preferred
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Role Summary
The Automation Support Engineer in the R&D Automation Department contributes to the implementation and ongoing support of automated systems and workflows for sample processing in R&D and clinical diagnostics laboratories. The role collaborates with scientists and engineers on prioritizing support for a fleet of liquid handlers and other automated systems, with possible project work to design and optimize laboratory equipment and processes.
What You'll Do
- Support liquid handling robots, including troubleshooting and qualification procedures
- Build knowledge of hardware and software on multiple laboratory automated liquid handlers, such as Tecan Fluent, Hamilton...
- Build rapport with end-users and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Prepare documentation for equipment qualification, operating procedures, user requirements, testing procedures, and Standard Operating...
- Oversee functional and validation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automated laboratory equipment
- Provide user training, troubleshooting, and ongoing support for end-users
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Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related scientific field, plus 2+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience with liquid handling and automation systems.
Required
- BS degree in Biomedical engineering, closely related scientific field, or equivalent
- 2+ years of laboratory automation engineering experience
- Technical proficiency and experience in automation and systems development and integration for the life science industry; especially...
- Experience in computer programing or basic understanding of method writing
- Must be able to travel between sites in Austin (1 mile distance) to support multiple labs
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to accommodate later hours when needed
- Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and self-initiative required to support several simultaneous automation projects
Preferred
- MS degree
- Exposure to automated storage systems (Hamilton Verso, SPT Labtech, etc.)
- Biotech, pharmaceutical, Lab automation providers, or clinical-laboratory experience
Original job description
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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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documentations
- Oversee functional and validation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) of automated laboratory equipment
- Additional responsibilities include user training, troubleshooting, and on-going support for the end-users
- Must be able to travel between sites in Austin (1 mile distance) to support multiple labs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- 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
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. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
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About the company
Natera
Large Enterprise
Natera is a biotechnology company specializing in genetic testing and diagnostics. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on delivering innovative solutions for reproductive health, organ transplantation, and oncology by leveraging advanced technology and extensive data analysis. Natera's groundbreaking tests, including non-invasive prenatal testing and circulating tumor DNA analysis, aim to improve patient outcomes by providing critical genetic information early in the healthcare process. With a commitment to scientific advancement and patient-centered care, Natera continues to redefine the landscape of genetic testing.