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Clinical Lab Scientist I

Natera · San Carlos, CA · On-site

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About Natera

Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care. Backed by Lightspeed and Sequoia.

About the role

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. • Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed

What they're looking for

  • • 1-2 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 related field
  • • Current California CLS license (Clinical Laboratory Science - Generalist) 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
More about this role

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition.

• Verify the proper specimen being analyzed and perform tests that need to be completed

• Analyze clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures in an efficient manner with little to no errors

• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab

• Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized work space

• Completes training and other deadlines on time.

• Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available

• Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)

• Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors

• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor

• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through proper documentation

• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable) • Maintains equipment and...

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