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Histotechnician I

Natera · Austin, TX · 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

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing • Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors

What they're looking for

  • • An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program
  • An associate's degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND
  • - one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR
  • - completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program
  • A bachelor's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30)
  • hours in biology and chemistry, and either one of the following conditions:
More about this role

Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing

• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors

• Duties may include, but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection, and supporting workflow tasks

• May independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency.

• Participates in validations

• Performs qualifications of reagents

• Monitors and performs case management; ensures all cases are processed within department TAT goals and investigates sample processing issues

• Actively participate in EH&S initiatives such as safety audits

• Participates in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures

• May serve as the general supervisor (Depending on education and years of experience) and perform competencies

• Has an understanding of equipment and process troubleshooting

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as

needed. Escalates protocol deviation to the supervisor

• Provides general oversight of personnel and the daily operations in...

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