À propos de ce poste Lab Assistant I chez Natera
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 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
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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401(k) with company match
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Generous paid time off and company holidays
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Additional wellness and work-life benefits
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, consistent with applicable laws.
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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
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