Histology Lab Operator I

Natera; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness and work-life benefits

Job summary

The Histology Lab Operator I at Natera in California supports the Histopathology Department by preparing tissues, maintaining equipment, and assisting HT/HTLs in specimen analysis. Shifts include 6:00 AM-2:30 PM and 10:00 PM-6:30 AM, offering exposure to BSL-2 lab environments and GDP standards.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of histology experience and appropriate degree credentials. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols, with competitive benefits and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Adhere to the department's time and attendance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP.
• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors.
• Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks.
• Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable.
• Assist and complete daily tasks
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties
• Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

Position Summary

The Histology Lab Operator I is a member of the Histopathology Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition. The position is for First shift 6.00 AM- 2.30 PM and third shift 10.00 PM- 6.30 AM.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP
• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
• Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks
• Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable
• Assist and complete daily tasks
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties
• Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience
• An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR
• completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions:
• one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR
• completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program
• A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree

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
• Adhere to the department's time and attendance guidelines

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 laboratory with potentially hazardous material
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• Duties may require working weekends and overtime
• Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35 lbs.
• Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory coat.
• Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration and/or freezer units.
• Repetitive hand motion may be necessary

Compensation & Total Rewards

This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range

$23.06—$34.56 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.

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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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/