Lab Waste Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) team as the Laboratory Manager . You will take ownership of the physical operations, asset management, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance for a high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) research laboratory. This environment supports internal and externally contracted research studies rather than clinical diagnostic reporting. You will operate with pace and rigor, using data to anticipate bottlenecks and treating lab compliance as the foundation of execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lab Organization & Cleanliness Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory that meets institutional and company standards Establish and enforce workspace organization standards, including bench layouts, labeling conventions, shared-equipment zones, and waste segregation Own housekeeping schedules, decontamination routines, and general lab organization, coordinating cleaning and biohazard or chemical waste pickup Ensure adequate stocking and organization of consumables at the point of use Serve as the point of contact for lab safety, ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability, spill readiness, and adherence to EH&S requirements Cross-Team Coordination & Equipment Think team by partnering directly with Facilities, Engineering/Instrumentation, EH&S, Procurement, and IT to drive lab operations without needing translation layers Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, service visits, and repair of major instrumentation (e.g., NGS sequencers, liquid handlers, qPCR/dPCR systems, centrifuges, thermal cyclers), minimizing downtime Manage vendor and service-provider relationships, including scheduling, tracking service tickets, and escalating unresolved issues based on data Own end-to-end inventory management, tracking reorder points, purchasing requests, receiving, and stock rotation for reagents, consumables, and controls Maintenance Logs & Protocol

Position Overview: 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. Key Responsibilities: 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 walkthroughs and inspections to ensure strict adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Set up, monitor, and handle satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste disposal. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Upkeep: Partner closely with EHS, R&D, and cross-functional teams to maintain open communication and smooth workflows. Organize and facilitate routine lab cleanup events to promote a safe, clean, and structured environment. Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned by the supervisor or laboratory management to support operational needs. Qualifications & Experience : Educatio

POSITION SUMMARY Works closely with Senior Manager to ensure company, department, and team goals are met. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitors workflow and ensures production goals and deadlines are met (e.g. TAT, SLA) • Engages in future planning and scales employees and equipment appropriately • Gathers and monitors metrics on production deadlines, efficiency, scrap waste, and error rates • Monitors the quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment (if applicable) • Uses metrics in decision-making and to drive changes across the team (e.g. cost reduction, quality improvement) • Manages sufficient headcount levels to meet production goals by proactively driving the interview process and managing employee PTO and overtime when necessary. • Refines current lab process through continuous improvement projects. • Oversees team specific lab operation. • Go-to person when senior manager is not present; go-to person for knowledge of process and product. • Responsible for seamless transition of automation and test improvement/additions into production workflow • Analyzes and troubleshoots lab processing errors; provides recommendations on how to proceed to lab director, scientists and statisticians as necessary • Supports Supervisors in close out of NCRs. • Responsible for the initiation and close out of CAPAs in a timely manner. • Ensures departmental lab compliance for regulatory bodies • Ensures tests are being completed according to approved procedures. • Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work area for the team at all times. • Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support. • Handles employee issues: complaints, disciplinary actions, etc. Collaborates with Senior Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues. • Explains (as much as possible) reasoning behind instructions/processes given/changes that are made. If necessary, explains to team why certain ideas cannot be implem

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. 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: Provide a list of qualifications that are truly required (e.g. Education and Experience, Equivalent job experience substituted for degree, preferred level to perform principal responsibilities, required certifications to successfully perform principal responsibilities, etc.) • High School Diploma required • Science - related degree preferred • Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI pri

POSITION SUMMARY: The Histology Lab Operator I is a member of the Histopathy Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP • 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 • Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable • Assist and complete daily tasks • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties • Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) • Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • 0-2 years of experience • An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR 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 OR 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: - 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 copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills • Excellent oral

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • 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 instruments in good operating condition • Communicates with team and other departments (including via e-mail) • &nb