Lab Assistant I

Natera • Austin, TX

14d • $18 - $23

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in sorting specimens, primer tubes and maintains equipment in good operating condition. Assists HT/HTL as needed. 2nd shift (3pm- 11:30pm)

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent
• 0-1 years of industry-related experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented, hardworking and be able to take positive direction
• Work independently and with a team
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work with microsoft excel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PPE and Safety regulations.
• Have knowledge of some medical terminology and histopathology practices.
• Capable of reading, accessioning, and translating requisitions

Responsibilities

• Assists in organizing and sorting samples and primer tubes according to the standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors
• Responsible for consolidation and disposal of expired primer tubes.
• Responsible for organizing, cleaning cold storage units and laboratory as needed.
• Responsible for storage of samples and data entry into LIMS system.
• Support the Histology Techician in completing daily tasks.
• Assist laboratory team with maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist in completing laboratory maintenance.
• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space.
• Completes training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
• Communicates effectively with team and other departments (including via e-mail).
• Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor.
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Adheres to departmental expectations.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED