Clinical Lab Associate I

Natera•San Carlos, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Natera is currently seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate to analyze laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures while maintaining equipment and instruments in good operating condition by troubleshooting malfunctions as needed. 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.

Requirements

BS/BA in a biological science or similar field of study
0-2 years of industry-related experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and pipetting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Word processing and data management
Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment

Responsibilities

Assists in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors
Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space
Completes training and other deadlines on time.
Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors on the lab floor
Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)
Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor
Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
Adheres to departmental expectations
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.