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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 days Natera's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Natera's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Natera
- high 220 stale, 24 reposted of 220 open
- Hiring momentum
- 91 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Natera's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Natera.
About this role
The Automation Engineer role focuses on the deployment, optimization, and support of automated systems and software tools in a lab environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, project management, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on following standard operating procedures. The engineer will work independently on medium-complexity projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams on various initiatives.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Natera as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in laboratory automation engineering
- Hands-on experience in lab automation troubleshooting and development
- Understanding of diagnostic laboratory workflows, instrumentation, and software
- Proficiency in lab automation controlling software and scheduling software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols meticulously
Nice to have
- Background in NGS and/or clinical laboratories
- Hands-on experience programming and operating liquid handlers—especially Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek, and/or Cellario
- Experience contributing to capacity-expansion deployments of liquid handlers in a production environment
- Familiarity with workcell controlling / scheduling software
- Familiarity with sequencing / long-read platforms and related lab equipment
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
- Free testing for employees and their immediate families
- Fertility care benefits
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401k benefits
- Commuter benefits
Worth weighing
- No direct management responsibilities
- Role involves significant documentation and adherence to SOPs
- Complex troubleshooting and support responsibilities may require guidance for high-complexity projects
Summarised from Natera's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Natera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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