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Natera

Senior Automation Support Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$122K - $153K/yr

Support liquid handling robots including troubleshooting and qualification procedures * Build ... Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication ...

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Natera

Automation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Deploy liquid handling robotics for capacity expansion. Use SOPs or work instructions when ... Management & Supervision * No direct management responsibilities. Qualifications Education ...

Natera

Automation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Deploy liquid handling robotics for capacity expansion. Use SOPs or work instructions when ... Management & Supervision * No direct management responsibilities. Qualifications Education ...

Actalent

Automation Technician

Mebane, NC · On-site

$36K/yr

Maintain and support automated liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, thermal control devices ... Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

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Actalent

Automation Technician

Mebane, NC · On-site

$25 - $38/hr

Maintain and support automated liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, thermal control devices ... Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

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Actalent

Automation Technician

Greensboro, NC

$25 - $38/hr

Maintain and support automated liquid handling systems, robotic platforms, thermal control devices ... Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

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Staff Laboratory Automation Engineer

San Diego, CA

San Diego Stealth Startup
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$150K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000

 
Position Overview: 
We are seeking an experienced Staff Laboratory Automation Engineer to own the design, scripting, deployment, and ongoing support of Hamilton VENUS liquid-handling automation across core laboratory workflows.
This is a hands-on, platform-expert role supporting an accelerated laboratory launch. The successful candidate will bring production-grade Hamilton VENUS expertise from day one and serve as a senior technical authority for laboratory automation. 
Responsibilities: 
  • Design, script, test, optimize, and deploy Hamilton VENUS methods supporting library preparation, extraction, and sample-processing workflows.
  • Configure deck layouts, labware definitions, liquid classes, pipetting parameters, tip strategies, and exception/error-handling logic.
  • Translate molecular biology protocols into reliable, reproducible, and scalable automated workflows.
  • Build and maintain standardized deck configurations, reusable method components, labware libraries, and liquid-class standards.
  • Integrate Hamilton platforms with peripheral instrumentation, including thermal cyclers, plate sealers/peelers, barcode readers, robotic arms, and other laboratory devices.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for method failures, instrument faults, and liquid-handling performance issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective solutions.
  • Partner with R&D, Lab Operations, and Quality on IQ/OQ/PQ, method validation, change control, and production releases.
  • Maintain method documentation, version histories, validation records, and technical specifications.
  • Partner with LIMS and Software Engineering to ensure sample manifests, run logs, plate maps, and sample-level data integrate reliably with laboratory systems.
  • Establish automation development, scripting, testing, and documentation standards and review methods prior to production deployment.
  • Mentor engineers and laboratory partners on Hamilton VENUS capabilities, troubleshooting, and automation best practices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, Quality, and Lab Operations to support laboratory readiness, workflow improvements, and future automation initiatives.
 
Qualifications:
  • BS with 8+ years, MA with 6+ years or PhD with 3+ year of experience in life sciences, engineering or computer science.
  • Deep, production-grade Hamilton VENUS expertise required from day one, including method scripting, deck design, liquid-class development, pipetting optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience developing, deploying, and supporting laboratory automation using Hamilton STAR, STARlet, Vantage, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of molecular biology and laboratory workflows, including library preparation, extraction, and sample processing.
  • Experience integrating liquid handlers with third-party laboratory instrumentation and peripheral devices.
  • Familiarity with validation, documentation, and change-control requirements within CLIA/CAP, GxP, or similarly regulated environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root-cause-analysis, and independent technical decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and independently drive complex automation issues through resolution.

Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience with additional automation platforms such as Agilent Bravo or Tecan Fluent.
  • Programming or scripting experience with Python, C#, Java, or similar languages.
  • Experience integrating laboratory automation with LIMS/LIS and laboratory informatics systems.
  • Experience supporting complex, high-throughput laboratory automation environments.

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