Lab Associate

Lab AssociateSan Carlos, CASix-month contract role with potential to extend or convert to FTE based on performance and business needsThe Lab Associate plays a crucial role in supporting Research and Development laboratories. Their responsibilities include procuring, receiving, and organizing reagents and materials, as well as maintaining an accurate inventory of laboratory consumables. This position also involves fulfilling diverse requests from research personnel related to lab procedures and proactively addressing potential laboratory needs.Primary Responsibilities:Facilitate a clean, neat, and organized laboratory through routine lab clean-up eventsManage laboratory consumable and reagent inventoryPrepare, aliquot, and stock reagents as needed.Placing R&D orders, receiving, and delivering/storing itemsEnsure strict adherence to environmental, health and safety (EHS) and good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelinesMonitor satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste, and dispose of them according to EHS guidelinesConduct routine lab safety inspectionsPerform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor or managerQualifications:Bachelor's degree in life-science or related field preferred1 year of experience working in a laboratory environmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced settingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailExceptional organizational capabilitiesSelf-motivated individualCollaborative team playerPositive and proactive attitudeProficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applicationsCapability to occasionally lift up to 40 poundsThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$25 - $30 USDOur OpportunityNatera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.What We OfferCompetitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @ natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.For more information: - BBB announcement on job scams - FBI Cyber Crime resource page