Natera-posted 7 days ago
$23 - $29/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
San Carlos, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

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.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Duties may require working various shifts, weekends, and/or overtime
  • 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!
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