Lab Associate

Natera • San Carlos, CA

8d • $25 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The Lab Associate plays a crucial role in supporting Research and Development laboratories. Their responsibilities include procuring, receiving, and organizing reagents and materials, as well as maintaining an accurate inventory of laboratory consumables. This position also involves fulfilling diverse requests from research personnel related to lab procedures and proactively addressing potential laboratory needs.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational capabilities
• Self-motivated individual
• Collaborative team player
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Capability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in life-science or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a clean, neat, and organized laboratory through routine lab clean-up events
• Manage laboratory consumable and reagent inventory
• Prepare, aliquot, and stock reagents as needed.
• Placing R&D orders, receiving, and delivering/storing items
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health and safety (EHS) and good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelines
• Monitor satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste, and dispose of them according to EHS guidelines
• Conduct routine lab safety inspections
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor or manager

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level