Remote Lab Inventory & Operations Associate (Contract)

Socket.dev; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Fertility care benefits

401k benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Lab Associate to support R&D labs by procuring and organizing reagents and materials, maintaining inventory, and fulfilling researchers’ requests. The role emphasizes EHS/GLP compliance and safe handling of waste.

Candidates should have a life‑sciences background and at least one year of lab experience. The position is a six‑month contract with potential to extend or convert to FTE, with pay in the $25–$30 per hour range for a Remote USA location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life‑science or related field required or preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a clean, neat, and organized laboratory through routine lab clean-up events.
• Manage laboratory consumable and reagent inventory.
• Prepare, aliquot, and stock reagents as needed.
• Place R&D orders, receive, and deliver/store items.
• Adhere to EHS and GLP guidelines.
• Monitor waste streams and dispose according to guidelines.
• Conduct routine lab safety inspections.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life‑science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Natera is seeking a Lab Associate to support R&D labs by procuring and organizing reagents and materials, maintaining inventory, and fulfilling researchers’ requests. The role emphasizes EHS/GLP compliance and safe handling of waste.

Candidates should have a life‑sciences background and at least one year of lab experience. The position is a six‑month contract with potential to extend or convert to FTE, with pay in the $25–$30 per hour range for a Remote USA location.