Natera · 5 hours ago
Lab Assistant I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.66/hr - $20.83/hr
0+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Lab Assistant I will assist in sorting specimens, maintaining equipment, and supporting the laboratory team in various tasks to ensure efficient operations.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Assists in organizing and sorting samples and primer tubes according to the standard operating procedure in an efficient manner with little to no errors
Responsible for consolidation and disposal of expired primer tubes
Responsible for organizing, cleaning cold storage units and laboratory as needed
Responsible for storage of samples and data entry into LIMS system
Support the Histology Technician in completing daily tasks
Assist laboratory team with maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Assist in completing laboratory maintenance
Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain cleans and organized work space
Completes training and other deadlines on time
Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions
Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
Communicates effectively with team and other departments (including via e-mail)
Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor
Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
Adheres to departmental expectations
Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or educational equivalent
0-1 years of industry-related experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organized, detail oriented, hardworking and be able to take positive direction
Work independently and with a team
Ability to multitask
Ability to work with microsoft excel
Preferred
Knowledge of PPE and Safety regulations
Have knowledge of some medical terminology and histopathology practices
Capable of reading, accessioning, and translating requisitions
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (90)
2024 (72)
2023 (37)
2022 (71)
2021 (64)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
Recent News
2025-12-16
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