Senior Lab Automation Engineer

Natera · Austin, TX

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QA / Test Natera - Austin, TX Posted Apr 30, 2026 106,700 – 133,400 USD

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Lab Automation Engineer is an experienced engineer with expertise in the development and implementation of complex laboratory automation and integrated systems. They can work independently to conceptualize, design, develop and implment automated solutions for robust, reliable performance of NGS assays. This development includes standalone instruments and integrated systems. They can work together with cross-fucntional teams of scientists, engineers, and software engineers to deliver these automated platforms. In addition, they can provide high-level support for any of the processes they develop - both at an instrument and an assay results level. This engineer can perform their role independently, but will most often be a part of a larger overall development and will have to be capable of working well in a team environment. They lead by example and contribute to the team beyond their day to day duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, closely related scientific field or equivalent.
4+ years of experience in laboratory automation engineering.
Technical proficiency and experience in automation and systems development and integration in the life sciences industry; especially with robotics and liquid handling systems.
Background in NGS laboratories is a plus, as is background in clinical laboratories.
Experience in software programming and data handling (including database work) is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Flexibility to support several simultaneous projects.
Developing leadership skills.
Ability to travel between local Austin sites, within 1 mile, to support multiple labs

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. (Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
Experience working with LIMS systems is a plus.
Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Austin, TX

$106,700—$133,400 USD

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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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