Lab Associate

Natera • San Carlos, CA

3d • $27 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The Lab Associate supports R&D labs by ordering, receiving, and storing reagents and materials. Upkeeps laboratory consumables and reagents inventory. Fulfills various requests by research staff related to laboratory workflows and anticipate laboratory needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life-science or related field preferred
• 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Works well in a team while being a self-starter
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Word)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping to ensure the laboratory area is neat, clean, and organized
• Order, receive, and store supplies, reagents and materials and verify receipt of items ordered
• Prepare, aliquot and/or stock reagents
• Ensure laboratory follows environmental, health and safety (EHS) and good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelines
• Monitor satellite waste streams. Laboratory waste streams include biohazardous materials and hazardous chemical waste. Dispose of waste in accordance with EHS guidelines
• Perform other tasks as specified by the supervisor/manager

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

• Career Level: Entry Level