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Histology Lab Operator I

Natera· Histology
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$19 - $24Full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Histology Lab Operator II role within the Histopathy Department focused on assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens, maintaining equipment, and supporting histology workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP
  • 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
  • Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable
  • Assist and complete daily tasks
  • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
  • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties
  • Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Provides Guidance for new team members
  • Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)
  • Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2+ years related experience
  • An associate, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associates degree, or higher, in one of the 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, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions: - 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
  • A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree

Skills

Required:Histology and tissue preparationEquipment setup and maintenanceDocumentation and GDPCommunication and teamwork

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 and much more
  • generous employee referral program
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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