Lab Operator I: Growth in Genetic Diagnostics

Natera, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,702,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness and work-life benefits

Job summary

Natera, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Lab Assistant to support specimen analysis and equipment maintenance in a clinical laboratory setting.

The role focuses on testing patient samples per SOP, maintaining GLP standards, and guiding new team members while ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA/PHI privacy requirements. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, manage basic data and documentation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support reliable testing and

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 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 troubleshoot 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)
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S)
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
• Adheres to Departmental Expectations
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Data management

Team collaboration

Color vision

Education

BS/BA in Biological sciences

Job description

Natera, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Lab Assistant to support specimen analysis and equipment maintenance in a clinical laboratory setting.

The role focuses on testing patient samples per SOP, maintaining GLP standards, and guiding new team members while ensuring accuracy and compliance with HIPAA/PHI privacy requirements. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, manage basic data and documentation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support reliable testing and