Clinical Lab Scientist II

Natera•San Carlos, CA

7h•$56 - $65

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist II analyzes clinical laboratory specimens using established methods and procedures, verifies specimens, and maintains laboratory equipment in good operating condition. The role requires efficient, accurate work, current knowledge of laboratory methods, adherence to good laboratory practices, and compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements. The position works with protected health information (PHI) in paper and electronic formats and uses technologies to access PHI as needed. Required privacy, policy, procedure, and security training must be completed as soon as possible and within the first 30 days of hire, and the employee must maintain current Natera training status. This scientist supports day-to-day laboratory operations and may serve as the go-to person when a lead or supervisor is unavailable. The role assists with training new hires and implementing process changes, trains as a super user on specialized instrument or protocol instructions, contributes to SOP and database updates, and helps teammates complete daily tasks. The position also identifies and escalates equipment malfunctions and protocol deviations, performs quality control procedures when applicable, communicates with colleagues and other departments, and provides feedback and suggestions for improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Natera describes itself as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing focused on oncology, women’s health, and organ health.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
BS/BA degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
Current California CLS license or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist).
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
Experience in Molecular Biology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Word processing and data management skills.
Ability to discern color visually, or to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable, and pass the applicable screening assessment.

Responsibilities

Verify that the correct specimen is being analyzed and perform the required tests.
Analyze clinical laboratory specimens according to standard methods and procedures, efficiently and with minimal errors.
Maintain current knowledge of laboratory methods performed.
Follow good laboratory practices by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Complete training and other deadlines on time.
Serve as a go-to person when the lead or supervisor is unavailable.
Assist the lead or supervisor with training new hires and with training or implementation of process changes as needed.
Train on specialized instrument and protocol instructions as a super user.
Recognize and escalate equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot common errors.
Recognize, document, and escalate laboratory protocol deviations to the lead or supervisor.
Participate in updating departmental standard operating procedures and databases to reflect current practices.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation.
Perform quality control procedures to ensure clinical data accuracy, if applicable.
Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition.
Communicate with the team and other departments, including by email.
Provide feedback to the lead or supervisor on daily schedules and tasks and offer suggestions for improvement.
Assist teammates with completing daily tasks.
Conduct oneself professionally and act as a role model or mentor to others.
Adhere to departmental expectations and maintain current status on Natera training requirements.
Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies and procedure compliance, and security training as soon as possible and no later than the first 30 days of hire.
Perform other duties as assigned.