Job Summary:
The CQV Engineer I supports the commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of
laboratory instruments and systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
and internal standards. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in validation
processes while working closely with senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and execution of IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for laboratory equipment and automated systems.
- Conduct periodic calibrations, system verifications, and validation activities to support compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, QA, lab staff) to gather system requirements and maintain validation documentation.
- Draft, review, and update validation documentation, including protocols, work instructions, and summary reports.
- Perform data collection and fundamental analysis to support qualification efforts and report validation findings.
- Troubleshoot and support corrective actions for minor issues during equipment qualification activities.
- Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and internal safety protocols.
- Support periodic reviews of laboratory systems to ensure continued compliance and efficiency improvements.
- Assist with training new personnel on validation processes and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in CQV or regulated laboratory environments. Skills and Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols meticulously.
- Basic understanding of laboratory automation and validation principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and teamwork 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
$61,000—$76,300 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.
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What We Do
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.
Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment.
Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients.
#TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy.
