Lab Associate

Natera • San Carlos, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

The Temporary Lab Support Associate supports fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) and large-scale development laboratories as part of the Laboratory Operations team. The role helps ensure laboratories operate safely, efficiently, and without interruption. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate laboratory needs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include managing laboratory supplies from procurement through receiving, auditing, and restocking; preparing and aliquoting reagents; responding to laboratory service requests; and handling packages and shipments across buildings. The associate also conducts safety walkthroughs, supports hazardous and biohazardous waste handling, collaborates with EHS and R&D teams, and organizes laboratory cleanup events. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned by the supervisor or laboratory management.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications.
• Strong critical thinking, foresight, and initiative to navigate ambiguous situations and plan proactively.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic, high-throughput environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative, support-focused mindset.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and move packages or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Experience with internal ticketing or inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, receiving, auditing, and restocking of laboratory consumables, reagents, high-value assets, and safety supplies.
• Prepare and aliquot critical reagents as needed and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage the daily laboratory ticketing queue, fulfilling requests from research personnel in a timely manner.
• Receive, break down, sort, and transport pallets and incoming shipments across buildings.
• Conduct routine laboratory safety walkthroughs and inspections for compliance with EHS guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Set up, monitor, and handle satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste disposal.
• Collaborate with EHS, R&D, and cross-functional teams to support communication and smooth workflows.
• Organize and facilitate routine laboratory cleanup events.
• Perform other related tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned by the supervisor or laboratory management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed