Histology Lab Operator II

Natera • Austin, TX

20d • $24 - $30

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Histology Lab Operator III is a member of the Histopathology Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable Assist and complete daily tasks Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Provides Guidance for new team members Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users) Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues Conducts independent continuous improvement projects Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail) Understands the entire lab process and identifies/troubleshoots issues when they arise. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of 4+ years related experience
• An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR - completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions: - one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR - completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program
• A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree
• 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
• Adhere to the department's time and attendance guidelines
• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 laboratory with potentially hazardous material
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35 lbs.
• Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory coat.
• Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration and/or freezer units.
• Repetitive hand motion may be necessary

Responsibilities

• Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP
• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
• Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks
• Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable
• Assist and complete daily tasks
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties
• Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Provides Guidance for new team members
• Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
• Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues
• Conducts independent continuous improvement projects
• Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available
• Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)
• Understands the entire lab process and identifies/troubleshoots issues when they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees