Clinical Lab Technician I — Precision Testing & Teamwork

Natera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 70,056,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) benefits

Commuter benefits

Free fertility testing

Job summary

Natera in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good operating condition. You will test patient samples, meet performance metrics, and support a compliant lab environment.

The role requires attention to GLP, HIPAA/PHI training, and the ability to work with a team while communicating clearly with colleagues and supervisors. Prior biology background and color-discrimination capability are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field.
• 0–2 years of industry‑related experience.
• Must be able to discern color visually (or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable) and pass applicable screening assessment.

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 troubleshoots 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.
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintains sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner.
• Adheres to Departmental Expectations.
• Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and accesses PHI (paper and electronic) 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.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Employee must pass post‑offer criminal background check.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

BS/BA in biological science

Job description

Natera in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good operating condition. You will test patient samples, meet performance metrics, and support a compliant lab environment.

The role requires attention to GLP, HIPAA/PHI training, and the ability to work with a team while communicating clearly with colleagues and supervisors. Prior biology background and color-discrimination capability are required.