Clinical Lab Associate I
Position Summary
Natera is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate to analyze laboratory specimens and maintain equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assists in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors
- Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space
- Completes training and other deadlines on time
- Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors on the lab floor
- Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
- Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)
- Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor
- Affords assistance to teammates in completing daily tasks
- Communicates in a professional manner
- Adheres to departmental expectations
Qualifications
- BS/BA in a biological science or similar field of study
- 0-2 years of industry-related experience
- Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and pipetting skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Word processing and data management
- Duties may require working various shifts, weekends, and/or overtime
- Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable]
Career Opportunities
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.
Maintains a current status on Natera training requirements.
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Additional wellness and work-life benefits
Compensation Range: $28.80—$36.01 USD
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other.
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We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
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