Laboratory Systems Scientist
Natera· Foresight Operations
Boulder, CO$103k - $115kfull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Laboratory Systems Scientist supporting laboratory operations infrastructure as a technical subject matter expert, collaborating across research, development, clinical, bioinformatics, software, operations, regulatory, and quality to enable laboratory system development, implementation, and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Operate as a technical SME and stakeholder dedicated to development, implementation, and release testing for laboratory non-product software and automation solutions.
- Collaborate with Program Management and laboratory leadership to extract, capture, and refine user needs and requirements for software and automation solutions.
- Under guidance of the Senior Manager and Laboratory Director, develop PQ, validation, and verification plans and execute to protect and scale laboratory operations in alignment with CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH and other regulations.
- Interpret and present data and results of all analysis according to procedures and guidelines and draft reports for PQ, validation and/or verification activities.
- Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect equipment, automation, or test performance.
- Partner with Automation Engineering to support automation development, process improvements, and knowledge transfer to facilitate PQ, validation and/or verification plans for automation implementation or return to service.
- Identify operational process improvements and efficiencies, present to operations leadership quality and efficiency solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to execute on approved solutions.
- Develop and implement internal equipment management and maintenance programs to ensure high performance of equipment and instrumentation within Foresight’s laboratory supporting research, regulated, and clinical testing.
- Partner with Automation Engineering to develop and implement routine maintenance programs for automated platforms
- Author SOPs, process maps, decision trees, and training materials to facilitate successful implementation of laboratory systems; support creation of training materials.
- Maintain proficiency in wet lab processes to operate on the bench when staffing or capacity requires.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant laboratory work experience or 2+ years with MS or PhD.
- 2+ years of experience in CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 13485/15189 environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
- Experience performing complex molecular biology workflows, ideally NGS workflows.
- Experience designing and performing validations and verifications, process development and process-directed documentation.
- Experience with agile-scrum methodology and collaboration with laboratory, software and bioinformatics teams.
- Experience with laboratory batch records, LIMS, FreezerPro, and other laboratory software solutions.
- Experience in complex problem solving and risk management/mitigation.
- Analytical and operational skills with ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data.
- Strong communication skills, energy, motivation, and flexibility.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to timelines and performance metrics.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Skills
Required:Software validation and verification planningLaboratory information systems (LIMS)Automation engineering collaboration
Benefits
- Annual performance incentive bonus
- Long-term equity awards
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness and work-life benefits
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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