healthcare
Posted 7 hours agoClinical Lab Operator I
at Natera
Austin, United StatesOn-site
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Responsibilities
- Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
Requirements
- Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
- Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
- Employee must pass post-offer criminal background check.
- BS/BA in a biological science or a related field
- Ability to work well in a group Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment OUR OPPORTUNITY
- Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.
Experience
- 0-2 years of industry-related experience
Benefits
- 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.
- 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
Contact
- For more information, visit www.natera.com .
- Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
- Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @ natera.com email domain ONLY.
Additional details
- POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
- Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
- Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace
- 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
- Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date)
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S)