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Histotechnician I

Natera· Histology
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Austin, TXfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
  • Duties may include, but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks
  • May independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency
  • Participates in validations
  • Performs qualifications of reagents
  • Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues
  • Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits
  • Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
  • May serve as the general supervisor (Depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies
  • Has an understanding of equipment and process troubleshooting
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to the supervisor
  • Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in the lab. Provides guidance to new team members

Qualifications

  • An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate's degree, or higher, in chemical or biological sciences AND one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR a bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences (with biology and chemistry coursework) plus either one year of histology experience within the past 5 years OR completion of a nine-month histotechnician training program
  • HT (ASCP) required
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Employee must pass post offer criminal background check
  • Employee must complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training, and security training within 30 days of hire

Skills

Required:Team communicationInterpersonal communicationAttention to detailWorkflow understandingTraining othersGoogle Suites / Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits - comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents
  • free testing for employees and immediate families plus fertility care benefits
  • pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • 401k benefits
  • commuter benefits
  • employee referral program
Last updated Sep 24, 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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