POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs histological preparations for Signatera Whole Exome/Genome Sequencing
We have positions open in first shift from 6.00 AM- 2.30 PM
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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, microdissection, and supporting
workflow tasks
May independently perform testing, reagent and equipment preparation after completion of training and competency.
Participates in validations
Performs qualifications of reagents
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's, or higher, degree 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 an histotechnician program
A copy of the degree is required at time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US
bachelor's degree.
• HTL (ASCP) required
• Science - related degree preferred
• 0-2 years of related experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to accurately understand and convey information to team members.
Detail-oriented. Ability to think broadly about the importance of information.
Ability to work independently.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ 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 OFFER
Competitive 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.
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