Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Verify specimens and perform the correct tests for patient samples.
  • Support day-to-day laboratory work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Follow GLP and report SOP non-conformities to a supervisor or manager.
  • Ensure production work is completed accurately and on time.
  • Process and account for all case samples.
  • Assist with side projects assigned by management.
  • Serve as a go-to person on the lab floor when the supervisor is unavailable.
  • Train new hires on current lab processes and help implement process changes.
  • Assist in staff competency assessments and trainer-led competency completion.
  • Train on specialized instrument and protocol instructions as a super user.
  • Recognize and escalate equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot most errors.
  • Understand the full lab process and identify/troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Help implement new lab changes correctly on the lab floor.
  • Escalate lab issues, team concerns, and performance discrepancies to leadership and suggest solutions.
  • Provide input for team performance evaluations and help maintain team morale and professionalism.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
  • BS/BA degree, or equivalent, in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
  • Current California CLS license or CGMBS license (Clinical Genetics Molecular Biology Scientist).
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
  • Experience in molecular biology.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Word processing and data management skills.
  • Ability to discern color visually or evaluate cellular morphology when applicable and pass the applicable screening assessment.
  • Current status on Natera training requirements must be maintained.
  • Completion of HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security training within the first 30 days of hire.

Benefits

  • Compensation range of $63.37 to $79.18 USD per hour.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • Long-term equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits.
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families, plus fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • Commuter benefits and an employee referral program.

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