Histotechnician I

Natera
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades0Education: associatesSkills: ["Team communication","Interpersonal communication","Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Ability to train"]

Perform histological preparations for a tissue whole exome/genome sequencing laboratory with high accuracy. Prepare tissues, stained slides, and support workflows such as macrodissection, reagent and equipment preparation (after training), and participations in validations and reagent qualifications. Monitor case management to meet departmental TAT goals, investigate sample processing issues, maintain safety initiatives (EH&S), update SOPs, and provide guidance to new lab team members.

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Natera
Natera
1 month ago

Histotechnician I

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Job Summary

Perform histological preparations for a tissue whole exome/genome sequencing laboratory with high accuracy. Prepare tissues, stained slides, and support workflows such as macrodissection, reagent and equipment preparation (after training), and participations in validations and reagent qualifications. Monitor case management to meet departmental TAT goals, investigate sample processing issues, maintain safety initiatives (EH&S), update SOPs, and provide guidance to new lab team members.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors.
  • •Prepare tissues, stained slides, and macrodissection; support related workflow tasks.
  • •Independently perform testing, reagent, and equipment preparation after training and competency.
  • •Monitor and manage cases to ensure processing within department TAT goals and investigate sample processing issues.
  • •Participate in EH&S initiatives, validations, qualifications of reagents, SOP updates, and provide lab oversight and guidance to new team members.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability401kCommuter BenefitsParental LeaveBaby Bonding

Key Requirements

  • •Associate’s (or higher) degree in a histotechnician program, or an associate’s (or higher) degree in chemical or biological sciences with qualifying histology experience/training.
  • •HT (ASCP) required.
  • •0–2 years of experience.
  • •Pass a post-offer criminal background check.
  • •Complete training related to HIPAA/PHI privacy, general policies/procedure compliance, and security within the first 30 days of hire.
Experience:0GenomicsMolecular diagnosticsOncologyLaboratory operations
Education:Associate's
Skills:Team communicationInterpersonal communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsAbility to train
Certifications:HT (ASCP)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Google SuitesMicrosoft Office

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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