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San Carlos, California, United States
$202.3K – $252.9K/yr
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Role overview
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Automation Engineer within the Platform group will join a tight-knit and cross-functional team of scientists and engineers who are tasked with developing a scalable and robust platform upon which the next generation of Natera clinical assays will be based. They will contribute to the design and development of fully hands-off automated systems and workcells, aid in translating manual molecular biology assays to liquid handling systems, and work to integrate a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf software systems. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the application of robotics to biology, believes that laboratory automation is more than just the walk-up application of liquid handlers, and most of all is excited about being at the forefront of clinical testing and having their work used in the clinical care of millions of patients. PRIMARY
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- Source: Natera's official careers site (via Greenhouse) · last confirmed on the source 1 Nov 2026
- Posted 30 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
BA/BS or MS in engineering or similar field. 5 or more years of full-time experience in automation and systems development for the life science industry. Demonstrated track record of shipping complex automation projects in production. History of development and/or verification and validation for a molecular screening or diagnostic product a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to integrate a variety of instruments, such as liquid handlers, plate readers, and plate-handling robotics. Software development experience, or minimally familiar with software development practices. Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills. Comfortable working with a variety of internal teams, and managing relationships with external contractors. Experience in programming and operating liquid handlers- Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan, etc. Experience working with LIMS systems is a plus. Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills. Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final comp
Department · Automation
Hiring company
Natera
Healthcare
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.
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