Clinical Lab Operator I

Natera • Austin, TX

16h

About The Position

Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. This role works with Protected Health Information (PHI) on a regular basis in both paper and electronic forms and has access to various technologies to access PHI in order to perform the job. The 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. The employee must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements and pass a post-offer criminal background check.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• generous employee referral program

What This Job Offers

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