Lab Assistant I

Lab Assistant provides day-to-day production support by receiving and organizing specimens according to standard operating procedures PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist licensed/certified staff in preparing blood tubes to be run on automation Receive and deliver specimens to the appropriate workflows and/or labs Maintain organization of samples through physical and electronic sample storage and/or disposal Accurately enter patient data into the Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS).

Prepares samples for shipment Maintains organization of inventory, materials, and supplies within the lab Assists in cleaning lab equipment and benches Responsible for maintaining an updated understanding and knowledge of methods pertaining to the role Completes training and other deadlines on time. Recognizes and escalates issues to the lead/supervisor 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 has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION High school diploma or higher 0-1 years of industry-related experience Previous computer experience is required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to perform required duties with attention to accuracy and detail Positive attitude and ability to work well with others   Compensation & Total Rewards  This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire.

Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations. This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including: Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and company holidays Additional wellness and work-life benefits Compensation Range $21.49—$26.87 USDOUR 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 www.natera.com. 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.  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. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent.

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.

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Natera is a leading innovator in genetic testing and molecular diagnostics. The company's cutting-edge technology and comprehensive suite of services have revolutionized the field of personalized medicine, providing patients and healthcare providers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. Natera's commitment to advancing precision healthcare through genomics has established them as a trusted partner in improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in the healthcare industry.