Clinical Lab Operator I - Temp

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
• Provide guidance for new team members.
• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Completes training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor.
• 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.
• Affords assistance to teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field
• 0-2 years of industry-related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Word processing and data management
• Ability to work well in a group

OUR OPPORTUNITY

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. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive 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!
• For more information, visit www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/.