Product Quality Analyst II

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze and communicate test results, offering data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Identify patterns, potential failure points, and opportunities for optimization.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in life sciences instrumentation and automation.
• Experience in quality assurance (QA) within software or hardware environments.
• A keen eye for UX & Design principles.
• A structured, analytical mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare for you and your family.
• We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies.
• 30 days + 12 public holidays.
• Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off.
• Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year.
• 10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery.
• Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill.
• Each department & discipline has a progression framework.