Lab Waste Technician - Precision, Compliance & Safety

Natera, Inc.; San Carlos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Additional wellness and work-life

Job summary

Natera is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Waste Technician to support the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team in California. The role focuses on safe collection, labeling, and disposal of chemical, biological, and mixed wastes in a compliant manner across lab spaces.

You will work under the EHS Supervisor to ensure timely waste handling, maintain accurate records, and assist with inspections while building foundational experience with RCRA and DOT regulations in a fast-paced research

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or coursework in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory, warehouse, facilities, or environmental services role; internship or volunteer experience in EHS will be considered.
• Ability to obtain RCRA Hazardous Waste training certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Ability to obtain DOT Hazmat Certification (49 CFR) within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, RCRA hazardous waste regulations (40 CFR Parts 260–270) and DOT hazardous materials transportation requirements (49 CFR).
• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, chemical hazard communication (GHS/SDS), and biosafety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety data sheets (SDS), waste labels, and regulatory guidance documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with laboratory personnel, researchers, and EHS team members.

Responsibilities

• Collect, segregate, label, and transport chemical, biological, and mixed waste from laboratory accumulation areas in accordance with RCRA satellite and central accumulation area requirements.
• Monitor waste accumulation start dates, container integrity, and labeling compliance throughout laboratory and research spaces to ensure regulatory deadlines are met.
• Move and manage biohazardous waste, including regulated medical waste and sharps, in compliance with applicable biosafety and institutional guidelines.
• Support hazardous waste shipment preparation in accordance with DOT regulations, including proper packaging, labeling, and marking of waste containers prior to off-site pickup.
• Keep lab operations moving quickly and without disruption by anticipating supply needs and executing waste pickups flawlessly.
• Partner with the EHS Supervisor to drive regulatory compliance, taking active ownership of recordkeeping, waste manifests, and lab inspections.
• Step in to resolve operational bottlenecks as they arise.

Skills

RCRA regulations

DOT Hazmat

GHS/SDS

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree coursework

Job description

Natera is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Waste Technician to support the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team in California. The role focuses on safe collection, labeling, and disposal of chemical, biological, and mixed wastes in a compliant manner across lab spaces.

You will work under the EHS Supervisor to ensure timely waste handling, maintain accurate records, and assist with inspections while building foundational experience with RCRA and DOT regulations in a fast-paced research