Clinical Lab Operator I

Natera-posted 3 days ago

$20 - $24/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Austin, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

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Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. OUR OPPORTUNITY 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.

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.
Employee must pass post-offer criminal background check.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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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