Histology Lab Operator II

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Histology Lab Operator III is a member of the Histopathology Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP

Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors

Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues stained slides macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks

Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures as applicable

Assist and complete daily tasks

Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition

Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties

Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Provides Guidance for new team members

Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)

Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues

Conducts independent continuous improvement projects

Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available

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

Understands the entire lab process and identifies/troubleshoots issues when they arise.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 4 years related experience

An associates or higher degree in a histotechnician program OR An associates degree or higher in one of the

chemical or biological sciences AND one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR

- completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR A bachelors or higher degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions:

- one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR

- completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program

A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal communication computer and technical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Word processing and data management

Ability to work well in a group

Adhere to the departments time and attendance guidelines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Duties typically performed in BSL-2 laboratory with potentially hazardous material

Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary

Duties may require working weekends and overtime

Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35 lbs.

Duties require wearing safety goggles gloves and laboratory coat.

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

Repetitive hand motion may be necessary

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cell-free 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 world-class 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.

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