Clinical Lab Operator

Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

• Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
• Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
• Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab.
• Provide guidance for new team members.
• Follow GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Complete training and other deadlines on time.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and report equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Document and report protocol deviations in the lab to lead/supervisor.
• Communicate with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e‑mail).
• Provide feedback on day‑to‑day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor.
• Assist teammates in completing daily tasks.
• Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date).
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S).
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Adhere to Departmental Expectations.
• Work with PHI on a regular basis in paper and electronic form and have access to technologies for PHI.
• Complete training related to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
• Pass a post‑offer criminal background check.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in a biological science or a related field.
• 0–2 years of industry‑related experience.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management proficiency.
• Ability to work well in a group.

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 a part of standard care to protect health and enable earlier 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.

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, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

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.

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Austin, TX

$18.22 – $22.79 USD