Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

Natera•San Carlos, CA

5d•$66 - $84

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Scientist Lead is a member of the Operations Department responsible for processing and analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good conditions. The individual collaborates with team of CLSs and lab personnel to process samples and perform any troubleshooting as needed.

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field
Current California CLS license or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist)
A copy of degree is required upon time of hire. Degrees must be from the US or equivalent
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
Experience in Molecular Biology.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Word processing and data management skills.
Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment

Responsibilities

Verify the proper specimen being analyzed for patients and perform correct tests that need to be completed
Assists the team in day-to-day lab work according to standard operating procedure with little to no errors
Follows GLP (good laboratory practice); reports non-conformity of SOPs to supervisor/manager
Ensures production work is consistently completed in a timely manner.
Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for
Assists supervisor in completing side projects assigned by the manager
Go to person on the lab floor and when supervisor is not present
Trains new hires with the current lab processes and assists supervisor in training/implementation of new process changes.
Assists supervisor and lab trainer in completing competency for staff.
Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots most errors
Understands the entire lab process and identifies/troubleshoots issues when they arise.
Ensures new lab changes are implemented properly on the lab floor
Escalates lab issues and team concerns to supervisor and/or manager. Suggests possible solutions.
Escalates any discrepancies of team members’ performance to supervisor
Provides feedback during performance evaluations for team members
Meets regularly with the Supervisor
Keeps team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members, including by acting as a role model
Adheres to departmental expectations
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
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.
Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life 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!