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    Clinical Laboratory Associate TIH - San Carlos, United States - Natera Inc

    Natera Inc
    Natera Inc San Carlos, United States

    1 week ago

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    POSITION SUMMARY
    Natera is currently seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate 1 to analyze laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures while

    maintaining equipment and instruments in good operating condition by troubleshooting malfunctions as needed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assists in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors

    Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab

    Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space

    Completes training and other deadlines on time.

    Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors on the lab floor

    Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor

    Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail)

    Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor

    Assists teammates in completing daily tasks

    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 an 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.

    Employee must pass post offer criminal background check.

    Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS

    BS/BA (or equivalent) in a biological science or similar field of study

    0-2 years of industry-related experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and pipetting skills

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Word processing and data management PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Duties typically performed in BSL-2 lab setting

    Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary

    Duties may require working various shifts, weekends, and/or overtime


    The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location.

    This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

    San Carlos, CA

    $23-$38 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

    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.


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    Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team.

    Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.


    For more information:

    • BBB announcement on job scams
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