Medical Lab Scientist II

Natera-posted 3 months ago
$27 - $34/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
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Natera is currently seeking a licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist to analyze specimens and maintain equipment in good operating condition. The role involves verifying the proper specimen being analyzed and performing tests that need to be completed, while ensuring compliance with good laboratory practices.

  • Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed
  • Proficient at analyzing clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors
  • Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
  • Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab
  • Meet expected performance metrics within the role as applicable
  • Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace
  • Completes training and other deadlines on time
  • Provide guidance for new Clinical Laboratory Operators and/or Medical Laboratory Scientists
  • Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
  • Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common analytical and processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedure
  • Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
  • Assists with documentation for nonconformance reports
  • Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices
  • Conducts independent continuous improvement projects
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation (example maintenance logs, bench worksheet)
  • Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable)
  • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date)
  • Maintain inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
  • Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail)
  • Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor; offers suggestions/ideas for improvement
  • Assists teammates in completing daily tasks and facilitate workflow as needed
  • Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner; acts as a role model/mentor to others
  • Adheres to Departmental Expectations
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment
  • BS/BA degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
  • Current MT/MLS/CLS certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB. Certification required
  • Experience in Molecular Biology preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Word processing and data management skills
  • Ability to work well in a group
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
  • 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
  • 401k benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Generous employee referral program
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