Clinical Lab Associate I

Natera • San Carlos, CA

2d • $21 - $27

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.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Additional wellness and work-life 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level