Job Description

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Product Quality Analyst III - Ensuring Excellence in Life Sciences Automation

Level

: 4

Salary band

: 65,000 - 70,000

Bonus

: 8% performance-based, discretionary

Location: On site at our London HQ

Join Automata: Redefining the Future of Lab Automation

At

Automata

, we are revolutionizing

life sciences through automation

--freeing scientists from manual, repetitive tasks so they can focus on groundbreaking discoveries. Our technology

bridges robotics, AI, and software

to create the

next-generation lab automation platform

, unlocking efficiency, scalability, and reliability.


From leading

NHS trusts to pioneering biotech firms

, we are the trusted automation partner for some of the world's most advanced scientific institutions. And now, we're looking for a

Product Quality Analyst II

to ensure that every product we release

exceeds expectations, delivers frictionless user experiences, and sets new benchmarks for quality.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer

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Quality is Everything--And You'll Be at the Center of It

Automation in life sciences is only as effective as the

reliability, precision, and usability

of the systems behind it. In this role, you will be a

guardian of product quality

--running

real-world, end-to-end tests

that guarantee

seamless integrations, superior user experiences, and rock-solid performance.

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? Blend Science, Automation, and Engineering and UX

This is more than a traditional

QA role

--you will be working across

hardware, software, and automation systems

, ensuring that our integrated platform delivers

flawless user experience and meets real-world performance expectations

in some of the most demanding lab environments.

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Directly Impact Scientific Breakthroughs

The quality of our product

directly affects the pace of scientific progress

. By designing, maintaining, and refining our

testing strategies, validation processes, and quality frameworks

, you will be instrumental in

accelerating automation adoption across the life sciences industry.

Your Mission: To Break Everything!

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Your job is to

identify and eliminate product issues, reduce risk, and ensure excellence

in every software and hardware release, working cross-functionally with

Product, Engineering, and Design teams

to build a

world-class testing infrastructure.

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Your Core Responsibilities

?

30% - End-to-End Product Testing

Build,

maintain, and execute

a comprehensive suite of

real-world tests

that validate our product's performance. Ensure test coverage across

current functionality and new product developments

, ensuring

every release is robust, stable, and seamless

.

20% - Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

Drive the streamlining of team process and WoW + Define and refine

testing methodologies

to streamline QA processes within

Product, Engineering, and Design (PED)

.
+ Eliminate inefficiencies, introduce

automated workflows

, and ensure we are always

ahead of potential risks

.
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20% - Tooling & Automation for Quality Excellence

Design and develop internal tooling

that improves quality assurance,

reduces manual overhead, and accelerates test cycles

. Integrate

advanced automation frameworks

to enhance testing accuracy and speed.

20% - Hardware & Lab Workcell Maintenance + Internal Initiative Delivery

Define, maintain, and evolve

physical

test workcells

to reflect the latest product updates and

real-world lab environments

. Ensure hardware

availability, functionality, and performance

within

Automata's QA ecosystem

.

10% - Test Reporting & Insights

Analyze and communicate

test results, offering

data-driven recommendations

for improvements. Identify

patterns, potential failure points, and opportunities for optimization.

What We're Looking For

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Experience leading end to end product QA Teams

- You have lead a team, small or large, ensuring exceptional testing rigour is followed and leading pro-active team and process improvement initiatives.

Expertise in life sciences instrumentation and automation

--you understand how labs work and what they expect from automation.

Experience in quality assurance (QA) within software or hardware environments

--you know how to design and execute effective tests.

A keen eye for UX & Design principles

--you don't just test functionality, you test

usability, accessibility, and seamless interactions

.

A structured, analytical mindset

--you thrive on solving complex problems with

data-driven approaches

.

Strong communication skills

- ability to radiate information to the right teams in a timely manner.

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Bonus Points for:

?

Software development experience

(Drivers, Data Evaluators, JSON workflows, LINQ API/SDK).



? Experience working with

TestRail or similar test management tools

.



? Passion for

automated testing frameworks

--especially in the context of

life sciences automation

.

Why Automata?

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Be a key driver of innovation

in a company at the

forefront of lab automation

.

Work with cutting-edge robotics, software, and AI

in an industry that is

reshaping the future of science

.

Join a high-growth company

that invests in your career development and provides opportunities to

lead, learn, and innovate

.

Make a tangible impact

--your work will

enable scientists worldwide

to accelerate research, improve healthcare, and push the boundaries of discovery.

Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Life Sciences Automation?

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If you're excited about

building next-level testing strategies, improving automation reliability, and ensuring quality at scale

, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something transformational.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.


Locations
London

Colleagues

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Daniel Siden
Director of Robotics Platform

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