Lab Assistant I- Temp

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of a Laboratory Assistant I has the ability to receive specimens with an ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks. This role ensures all workflow stations within the laboratory are given specimens in a timely manner with turnaround time in consideration.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist licensed/certified staff in preparing specimen (i.e. blood tubes tissue) to be processed for testing

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma required

Science - related degree preferred

Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred

Employee must pass post offer criminal background check

Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Communicating in a team setting

Excellent interpersonal communication skills; both written and oral

Positive attitude and ability to work well with others

High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Proficient with Google Suites and Microsoft Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard communicate over the telephone and read printed material

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.

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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