Clinical Lab Operator I - Temp

Natera • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position scheduled for 6-12 months, located on site in Austin, TX. Available Shift Schedules: Day Shift: Thurs - Mon, 6 am - 2:30 pm. Swing Shift: Fri-Tues, 2 pm - 10:30 pm (with 10% shift differential). The role assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
• Provide guidance for new team members.
• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Completes training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
• Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail).
• Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor.
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).
• 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 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 medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• free testing
• fertility care benefits
• pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level