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Histology Lab Operator II

Natera
San Carlos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026
POSITION SUMMARY:The Histology Lab Operator II 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)• Provides Guidance for new team members• Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)• Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues• Performs other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:• A minimum of 2 years related experience• An associate or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate 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 bachelors, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology andchemistry; 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 USdegreeKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Word processing and data management• Ability to work well in a group• Adhere to the departments time and attendance guidelinesFLSA status: ☐ Exempt☒ Non-exemptPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 laboratory with potentially hazardous material• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary• Duties may require working weekends and overtime• Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35 lbs.• Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory coat.• Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration and/or freezer units.• Repetitive hand motion may be necessaryTravel required for this position:No ☒ or Yes ☐ : If yes state anticipated percent for travel:The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $27.19—$33.98 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!For more information, visit www.natera.com.Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.For more information:- BBB announcement on job scams- FBI Cyber Crime resource page

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