Clinical Lab Scientist II: Molecular Diagnostics & NGS

Natera; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Fertility care benefits

Company holidays

Job summary

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in Boulder, CO. You will perform end-to-end processing of samples for NGS, including accessioning, extraction, library prep, hybrid capture, sequencing, and QC, reporting to the Lab Manager.

You will work under the Director of Clinical Laboratory Operations to ensure quality results and participate in improvements while maintaining compliance with GLP/Quality Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Hold a current and active ASCP board certification.
• Hold current and valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure (Generalist or CGMBS).
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the general biological principles that govern DNA biology.
• Possess a strong foundational understanding of common molecular biology techniques, such as PCR/qPCR, DNA ligation, and DNA extraction.
• Working level knowledge or ability to learn use of common molecular biology instruments (e.g., Tapestation, capillary electrophoresis, Qubit, plate readers, thermocyclers).
• Previous experience handling human biological materials is required.
• Working knowledge of operating in a BSL-2 environment is required.
• Previous experience handling, processing, and extracting DNA from biological specimens is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex diagnostic laboratory testing on patient samples for clinical, biopharma, and academic partnerships.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to non-licensed personnel for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical activities.
• Interpret data and results of all analyses according to set procedures and guidelines.
• Support day-to-day operations by assisting with data entry, receiving samples and consumables, reagent preparation, sample preparation, temperature recording, laboratory maintenance and documentation.
• Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results following the escalation path to clinical leadership as needed.
• Assist with research, translational research, regulated products through the execution of partnership studies and internal/external validation studies.
• Participate as a contributing member of the clinical laboratory by assisting in routine activities, SOP author/review, and continuous improvement.
• Proposes assay and process improvements and conducts improvement activities under guidance.
• Demonstrate forward thinking and initiative in work planning and execution to achieve on-time report delivery.
• Participate in new or revised assay launches giving input on launch logistics as appropriate.
• Participate in work planning initiatives and scheduling.

Skills

PCR/qPCR

DNA extraction

BSL-2 safety knowledge

Data entry & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical/physical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology

ASCP board certification

Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure (Generalist or CGMBS)

Tools

Agilent Tapestation

Capillary electrophoresis

Qubit

Plate readers

Thermocyclers

Job description

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in Boulder, CO. You will perform end-to-end processing of samples for NGS, including accessioning, extraction, library prep, hybrid capture, sequencing, and QC, reporting to the Lab Manager.

You will work under the Director of Clinical Laboratory Operations to ensure quality results and participate in improvements while maintaining compliance with GLP/Quality Systems.