Histology Lab Operator I

Natera•San Carlos, CA

2h•$23 - $35

About The Position

The Histology Lab Operator I is part of the Histopathology Department and assists histotechnicians and histotechnologists in analyzing specimens and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role performs histological preparations for a tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory, including tissue preparation, stained slides, macrodissection, and related workflow tasks. The position has first-shift hours of 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or third-shift hours of 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience.
Meet one of the stated education and training pathways: an associate's or higher degree in a histotechnician program; an associate's or higher degree in chemical or biological sciences plus one year of histology experience and/or training within the past five years; completion of a histotechnician training course of at least nine months; or a bachelor's or higher degree in chemical or biological sciences including at least 30 hours in biology and chemistry, plus either one year of recent histology experience and/or training or completion of a histotechnician training course of at least nine months.
Provide a copy of the degree at hire; the degree must be from the United States or equivalent to a U.S. degree.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Word processing and data management skills.
Ability to work well in a group.
Ability to adhere to department time and attendance guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assist certified or licensed personnel with clinical patient testing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors.
Prepare tissues and stained slides, perform macrodissection, and support workflow tasks.
Set up equipment and assist with automated laboratory procedures, as applicable.
Assist with and complete daily tasks.
Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition.
Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment.
Document information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Perform other duties as assigned.