[Hiring] Lab Associate @Natera

Role Description

The Lab Associate plays a crucial role in supporting Research and Development laboratories. Their responsibilities include:

• Procuring, receiving, and organizing reagents and materials
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of laboratory consumables
• Fulfilling diverse requests from research personnel related to lab procedures
• Proactively addressing potential laboratory needs

Position Duration: Six-month contract role with potential to extend or convert to FTE based on performance and business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a clean, neat, and organized laboratory through routine lab clean-up events
• Manage laboratory consumable and reagent inventory
• Prepare, aliquot, and stock reagents as needed
• Place R&D orders, receive, and deliver/store items
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health and safety (EHS) and good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelines
• Monitor satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste, and dispose of them according to EHS guidelines
• Conduct routine lab safety inspections
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life-science or related field preferred
• 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational capabilities
• Self-motivated individual
• Collaborative team player
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Capability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Requirements

• The pay range is $25 — $30 USD
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program

Company Description

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 professionals from world-class institutions, including:

• Statisticians
• Geneticists
• Doctors
• Laboratory scientists
• Business professionals
• Software engineers

When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly, being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.