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Automation Engineer

Natera· Foresight Research & Development
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Boulder, CO$95.8k - $110kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Lab Automation Engineer responsible for supporting development and continuous improvement of laboratory automation, providing first line troubleshooting in the CLIA lab, and aiding tech transfer and scale-up within a Natera/Foresight Diagnostics environment.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively deliver to project deadlines, on time and on budget, with adherence to applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Iterate on processes to drive continuous improvement with KPI-based prioritization.
  • Collaborate with laboratory leads to align on automation requirements and develop workflows and instrument methods for laboratory optimization and software integration.
  • Regularly perform preventative maintenance and inspections on automated systems to ensure reliable functionality.
  • Execute major and minor repairs or coordinate with vendors for more complex repairs.
  • Collaborate with Laboratory Operations to develop SOPs and training programs for successful tech transfer of new technology/workflows to laboratory teams for production use.
  • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and laboratory teams to forecast automation needs to meet volume demand and plan upgrades.
  • Perform maintenance to ensure operational capacity never impacts on-time results.
  • Ensure effective resource utilization, planning and execution of people, process, and products in alignment with corporate objectives and volume projections.
  • Implement laboratory processes compliant with GxP, ISO, CFR, CAP/CLIA, NYSDOH.
  • Guide troubleshooting and resolution of incident reports and CAPAs while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years engineering experience supporting laboratory environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS); advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) preferred.
  • Additional technical training a plus with understanding of molecular biology and genomics.
  • Working knowledge of liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton STAR line and Agilent Bravo preferred.
  • Proven ability to deliver actionable results to complex problems.
  • Strong organizational skills with an understanding of scaling and capacity planning.
  • Advanced analytical and operational skills with the ability to derive meaningful insights from complex data.
  • Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to deliver on end-to-end projects with a high level of autonomy.

Skills

Required:Laboratory automationPreventive maintenanceTech transferProblem solving

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits
  • Fertility care benefits
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • Employee referral program
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Natera

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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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