Natera
Clinical Lab Operator I-Temp
Austin, TX. Posted 2 months ago
The role
This person will assist in testing patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role involves following standard operating procedures and maintaining a clean workspace.
What you will do
- Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
- Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
- Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
- Provide guidance for new team members.
- Follow GLP to maintain clean and organized workspace.
- Completes training and other deadlines on time.
- Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors.
- Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
- Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms.
- Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition.
Required qualifications
- BS/BA in a biological science or a related field
- 0-2 years of industry-related experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Word processing and data management
- Ability to work well in a group
- Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment
Benefits
- 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
- Employee referral program
Before you apply
- Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
- Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
- Must pass applicable screening assessment.
About the company
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals.