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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