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Clinical Lab Operator I-Temp

Natera· Horizon
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Austin, TXtemporaryPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Temporary on-site laboratory role in Austin, TX responsible for assisting in testing, maintaining equipment, and supporting lab operations with 2nd shift hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure.
  • Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable.
  • Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
  • Provide guidance for new team members.
  • Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace
  • Completes training and other deadlines on time.
  • Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
  • Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
  • Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail)
  • Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor
  • Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
  • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date)
  • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
  • 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 have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
  • 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.
  • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in a biological science or a related field
  • 0-2 years of industry-related experience

Skills

Required:Interpersonal communicationLaboratory testing proceduresGLP complianceEquipment maintenance

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits - comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families, fertility care benefits
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • 401k benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee referral program
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Natera

A global leader in cfDNA testing

Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.

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