Associate QA Specialist-Temp

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Commuter benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, seeking an Associate Quality Assurance Specialist to support daily quality operations in a hybrid role based in Austin, TX or San Carlos, CA. You will assist with documentation review, audits, and training records.

Under supervision, you will gain exposure to FDA, ISO13485, CLIA, and CAP regulations while contributing to CAPAs, Deviations, SCARs, and NCRs, and coordinating with IT for eQMS access.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, certificate, or B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 0–2 years of work experience in a biotech or regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and trend quality metrics under supervision
• Provide administrative support for CAPAs, Deviations, SCARs, Complaints, and NCRs
• Support document review, qualification record tracking, and audit preparation
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for internal audits
• May serve as scribe or support during internal and external audits
• Help maintain training records and employee credential tracking
• Coordinate with IT for user access to eQMS and training systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

Google Suite

Technical Writing

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree / B.S. in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

Hybrid- Either San Carlos, CA or Austin, TX. office location.

Under direct supervision, the Associate Quality Assurance Specialist supports the Quality team in executing daily quality operations, including documentation review, audit support, and administrative oversight of quality system processes. The individual will gain exposure to regulations such as FDA, ISO13485, CLIA, and CAP and will expand their knowledge through hands‑on duties, training, and mentoring.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect and trend quality metrics under supervision
• Provide administrative support for CAPAs, Deviations, SCARs, Complaints, and NCRs
• Support document review, qualification record tracking, and audit preparation
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for internal audits
• May serve as scribe or support during internal and external audits
• Help maintain training records and employee credential tracking
• Coordinate with IT for user access to eQMS and training systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Qualification:

• Associate’s degree, certificate, or B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences or related field; equivalent experience accepted
• 0–2 years of work experience in a biotech or regulated environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Suite)
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Duties are typically performed in an office setting
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Travel: No

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$35—$40 USD

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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/