POSITION SUMMARY: The role of a Laboratory Assistant I has the ability to receive specimens with an ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks. This role ensures all workflow stations within the laboratory are given specimens in a timely manner, with turnaround time in consideration. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 2.00 PM-10:30 PM PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •Assist licensed/certified staff in preparing specimen (i.e. blood tubes, tissue) to be processed for testing •Receive and deliver specimens to the appropriate workflows and/or labs •Maintain organization of samples through physical and electronic sample storage and/or disposal. •Accurately enter patient data into the Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS). •Prepares samples for shipment •Maintains organization of inventory, materials, and supplies within the lab •Assists in cleaning lab equipment and benches •Responsible for maintaining an updated understanding and knowledge of methods pertaining to the role •Completes training and other deadlines on time. •Recognizes and escalates issues to the lead/supervisor •Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S) •Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner •Adheres to Departmental Expectations •This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job •Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. •Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma required • Science - related degree preferred • Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred • Employee must pass post offer criminal background check • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire KNOWLED
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POSITION SUMMARY As the Laboratory Director and one of our Laboratory Directors, you have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing. You ensure that testing is properly performed, and applicable regulatory standards are met. You are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory implements testing while consistently providing accurate and reliable patient test results. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review, approve, and sign-out reports for a variety of clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results, including NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception and oncology testing on platforms including SNP array analysis, NGS, and other methodologies. Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data: interpret NGS and microarray results in the context of medical literature, online variant databases and other references along with relevant patient demographic data.
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MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field required. ABMGG board-certified in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics, ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology, or equivalent doctoral-level board required. Current California laboratory director license as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist or Clinical Cytogeneticist required. Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP required. 5 or more years of experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data. Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations. Management experience required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening and oncology testing and evaluating, interpreting, and reporting out NGS and microarray data. Familiarity with next-generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection. Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of online human genomics. Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testin
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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.
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