QC Reagent Assoc 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the activities for reagents used in the Operations Departments Clinical Laboratories. Executes the preparation and qualification of molecular diagnostic reagents. Performs Quality Control tests on new incoming shipments of raw materials and smallscale manufacturing procedures (formulations and dispensing) reagent. Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. Maintains and improves QC documentation pertaining to raw material specification reagent qualification and QC testing. Support Incoming Quality Control activities as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences Biology Chemistry or a related field

1 years of QC experience or equivalent in a Clinical laboratory environment is preferred

Relevant Molecular Biology and/or Cell Culture experience in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Adaptability and Flexibility in a frequently changing environment

Able to multitask and work independently in a fastpaced Team environment

Excellent interpersonal communication computer (MS word Excel PowerPoint etc.) troubleshooting organizational problemsolving and technical skills

Strong time management skills

Actively seeks ways to improve quality and workflows

Willingness to learn

Ability to promote a positive Team environment

Maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility

Basic knowledge in Data management Google Docs LIMS and Continuous Improvement

Takes initiative and ownership of projects/assignments with attention to detail

Accepts and incorporates feedback

Punctual and consistent attendance

Ability to speak read and write in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and perform laborious tasks

Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary

Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration/freezer units

This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard handheld scanning device communicate via electronics read materials and use equipment in reagent preparation

Duties are performed in a laboratory setting (ie. BSL1 BSL2 etc.) with potentially hazardous material and in an office setting

Duties require wearing safety goggles gloves and lab coat

Duties may require working outside shift working hours evenings weekends holidays and/or overtime

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cellfree DNA (cfDNA) testing dedicated to oncology womens 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 worldclass institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera youll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry youll 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!

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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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