Equipment Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for automation instruments coordination and communication
• Cook with vendors to facilitate the repair and maintenance of lab instruments such as sequencers and freezers
• Generate and update AutoCAD drawings for instrument placement and lab space planning
• Cook with instrument installations and qualifications per equipment protocols
• Work with Quality Assurance to determine qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) requirements to comply with regulations
• Communicate with vendors to generate price quotes and schedule PMs, calibrations, instrument repairs, and other services
• Communicate with various members of the R&D team to schedule instrument downtime for maintenance or repairs, inform them of supply deliveries, update them about the status of requests etc
• Maintain a program for PM, routine maintenance and calibration to ensure all lab equipment remains fit for purpose
• Prepare equipment SOPs. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
• Track all service activities utilizing system(s) developed in accordance with service procedures and laboratory policies
• Ensure all service documentation is complete, timely, and accurate following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Order supplies from internal and external sources as needed

Qualifications

• AA/AS OR BS/BA in biomedical engineering or related fields
• Industry-related experience, especially in supporting lab equipment, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Excellent adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility
• Comply with company policies

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in laboratory automation and/or operating high-throughput instruments
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Familiar with IQ/OQ/PQ of instruments
• Experience working in BSLI and BSLII laboratories as well as familiarity with Biosafety requirements and guidelines as established by applicable regulatory bodies such as OSHA and CDC
• Familiar with LIMS

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Duties are typically performed in an office and/or laboratory setting
• This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material
• Ability to lift 40lbs
• This position requires the ability to squat, bend, and reach
• Duties may occasionally require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)

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/.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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• BBB announcement on job scams
• FBI Cyber Crime resource page

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