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Equipment Associate

Natera· Bio Development
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$19/hr - $25/hrfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Equipment Associate responsible for service and support of instruments in the Austin, TX-based R&D laboratory, including installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, documentation, inventory management, supply ordering, safety checks, audits, and coordination with R&D teams.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and/or perform instrument installations and qualifications per equipment protocols
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot any system concerns to minimize downtime
  • Work with Quality Assurance to determine qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) requirements so as to comply with regulations
  • Communicate with vendors to generate price quotes and schedule PMs, calibrations, instrument repairs, and other services
  • Maintain a program for PM, routine maintenance and calibration to ensure all lab equipment remains fit for purpose
  • Prepare equipment SOPs. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures
  • Track all service activities utilizing system(s) developed in accordance with service procedures and laboratory policies
  • Ensure all service documentation is complete, timely, and accurate following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Perform inventory checks for R&D lab spaces and replenish supplies as needed
  • Order supplies from internal and external sources as needed
  • Perform regular safety checks and assist with Safety audits as well as perform any corrective actions needed that may result from safety audits/checks
  • Communicate with various members of the R&D team to schedule instrument downtime for maintenance or repairs, inform them of supply deliveries, update them about the status of requests, etc

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in biomedical engineering, biological sciences or related fields
  • Industry-related experience, especially in supporting lab equipment, preferred

Skills

Required:CommunicationAttention to detailAdaptabilityIndependent workProfessionalism

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits - medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents
  • free testing for employees and immediate family, fertility care benefits
  • pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and more
  • generous employee referral program
Last updated Sep 17, 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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