POSITION SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Associate is primarily responsible for the support and upkeep of R&D laboratories based in Austin, TX. The scope of support includes inventory management, supply ordering and tracking, Clinical Sample ordering and tracking, vendor communication, laboratory safety checks and audits, corrective actions, and communication with various R&D teams as needed. The Laboratory Associate is also responsible for assisting equipment support personnel with critical tasks such as equipment installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and daily laboratory checks as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track Laboratory Support Requests using established systems, regularly update requestors and ensure timely request resolutions
- Clear and effective communication with R&D teams to ensure requests are adequately resolved
- Communicate with vendors to obtain price quotes, equipment demonstrations, equipment deliveries, order updates, tracking information etc
- Submit purchase requests using established systems and track purchases through delivery to the requestor
- Conduct regular inventory checks of laboratory spaces to ensure adequate supplies are available
- Perform regular safety checks of the laboratory spaces and monitor chemical and biohazardous waste streams in accordance with environmental health and safety requirements
- Contribute to laboratory safety newsletters
- Assist with regular safety audits and perform corrective actions as needed
- Handle shipping and receiving of materials, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Provide feedback on lab processes, suggesting improvements for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness
- Assist with instrument installations and qualifications per equipment protocols as needed
- Perform routine equipment maintenance procedures as needed
- Perform routine laboratory equipment checks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA in biomedical engineering, biological sciences or related fields
- Industry-related experience, especially in supporting laboratories, preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
- Excellent adaptability in a fast-changing environment
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and responsibility
- Comply with company policies
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Inventory management skills
- Customer Service skills
- Experience working in BSLI and BSLII laboratories as well as familiarity with Biosafety requirements and guidelines as established by applicable regulatory bodies such as OSHA and CDC
- Familiar with DNA Isolation and Purification, PCR, Cell Culture, Next Generation Sequencing, etc
- Familiar with LIMS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Duties are typically performed in an office and/or laboratory setting
- This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material
- Ability to lift 40lbs
- This position requires the ability to squat, bend, and reach
- Duties may occasionally require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
The pay range is listed and 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. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Austin, TX$19.52—$25 USD
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.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team.
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