Lab Associate

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Lab Associate is responsible for the service and support of R&D laboratories based in Austin, TX through PO requisition, sample procurement, upkeeping laboratory consumables and reagents inventory, working with EHS to ensure safe lab operations, participating in certain equipment-related activities, and performing other tasks as specified by the supervisor  

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Request POs
• Facilitate sample collections
• Manage lab inventory
• Order, receive, and store supplies, reagents and materials
• Verify the receipt of the items ordered, and notify the requestors upon receiving the items
• Prepare, aliquot and/or stock reagents
• Document and report lab support KPIs
• Partner with EHS to ensure laboratory follows environmental, health and safety (EHS) and good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelines
• Perform routine inspection and coordinate routine housekeeping to ensure the laboratory area is neat, clean, organized, and safe
• Monitor lab waste streams. Ensure laboratory waste streams include biohazardous materials and hazardous chemical waste are disposed in accordance with EHS guidelines
• Assist equipment ordering, maintenance, and documentation
• Participate in the monitoring of critical equipment
• Perform other tasks as specified by the supervisor/manager 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA in life-science, business administration, or related fields preferred
• Industry-related experience, especially in supporting R&D lab operations, preferred  

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy
• Excellent adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Self-motivated
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility

 

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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.Austin, TX$18.18—$27.28 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 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