Natera

Healthcare

ClinicalLabOperator

$52–78k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Clinical Lab Operator at Natera. Skills: Specimen analysis, Equipment maintenance, Laboratory procedures. Assist in testing patient samples. Meet expected performance metrics”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet expected performance metrics

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; Troubleshoot processing errors

Eligibility Requirements

Pass criminal background check, Discern color visually, Evaluate cellular morphology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BSA in biological science, 0-2 years industry experience, Discern color visually, Evaluate cellular morphology

What You'll Do.

Assist in testing patient samples

Meet expected performance metrics

Maintain updated understanding of methods

Provide guidance for new team members

Maintain clean and organized workspace

Completes training and deadlines on time

Recognizes equipment malfunctions

Escalates equipment malfunctions

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

Recognizes processing errors

Escalates processing errors

Troubleshoot processing errors

Recognizes protocol deviations

Documents protocol deviations

Escalates protocol deviations

Communicates with team

Communicates with other departments

Provides feedback on schedule

Provides feedback on tasks

Assists teammates in completing tasks

Maintains equipment and instruments

Maintains sufficient inventory

Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects

Conducts self professionally

Adheres to Departmental Expectations

Complete HIPAA/PHI privacy training

Complete General Policies training

Complete Procedure Compliance training

Complete security training

Maintain current status on Natera training

Performs other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with team; Communicate with other departments; Assists teammates

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. PRIMARY 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. • Employee must pass post-offer criminal background check. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • BS/BA in a biological science or a related field • 0-2 years of indust

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