Lab Assistant I

Natera•San Carlos, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Laboratory Assistant I has the ability to receive specimens with an ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks. This role ensures all workflow stations within the laboratory are given specimens in a timely manner, with turnaround time in consideration.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
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

Nice To Haves

Science - related degree preferred
Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist licensed/certified staff in preparing specimen (i.e. blood tubes, tissue) to be processed for testing
Receive and deliver specimens to the appropriate workflows and/or labs
Maintain organization of samples through physical and electronic sample storage and/or disposal.
Accurately enter patient data into the Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS).
Prepares samples for shipment
Maintains organization of inventory, materials, and supplies within the lab
Assists in cleaning lab equipment and benches
Responsible for maintaining an updated understanding and knowledge of methods pertaining to the role
Completes training and other deadlines on time.
Recognizes and escalates issues to the lead/supervisor
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 has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.