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 Temporary Lab Support Associate plays a vital role in supporting fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) and large-scale development laboratories. As part of the Laboratory Operations team, this role ensures the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and without interruption to enable ongoing scientific advancements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic environments and actively anticipates laboratory needs.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting
- Technical Proficiency: Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications, experience with internal ticketing or inventory systems is a plus
- Problem-Solving & Initiative: Demonstrates strong critical thinking, foresight, and self-motivation to navigate ambiguous situations and plan proactively
- Organization & Adaptability: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to multitask in a dynamic, high-throughput environment
- Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a collaborative, support-focused mindset
More about this role
The Temporary Lab Support Associate plays a vital role in supporting fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) and large-scale development laboratories. As part of the Laboratory Operations team, this role ensures the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and without interruption to enable ongoing scientific advancements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic environments and actively anticipates laboratory needs.
- Inventory & Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of laboratory supplies, including the procurement, receiving, auditing, and restocking of consumables, reagents, high-value assets, and safety supplies. Prepare and aliquot critical reagents as needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Operational & Logistics Support: Monitor and manage the daily laboratory ticketing queue, fulfilling diverse requests from research personnel in a timely manner. Manage facility package flow, including receiving, breaking down, sorting, and transporting pallets and incoming shipments across buildings.
- EHS & Safety Compliance: Conduct routine lab safety...
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