Research Technician

at  Natera

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY POSITION, 3 MONTHS

The Research Technician performs routine laboratory research and development services. Works with a multidisciplinary team. Under nominal direction, performs a variety of basic and general laboratory research and sample management tasks determined by the field and scope of the research project.
This is a temporary position with a scheduled time frame of approximately 3 months. On site in Austin, TX. The hourly rate is $25.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in a biological science or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related laboratory experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with basic clinical or research laboratory techniques, including sterile handling and proper storage of samples
• Basic knowledge of LIMS/database query tools with Microsoft Excel and SQL experience a plus!
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and analytically with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Team player with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective working relationships within functional area
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment, and manage competing priorities

• Work primarily with R&D Scientific Operations providing biosamples for use in clinical and research efforts.
• Maintain the sample bank inventory and fulfill routine interdepartmental sample requests.
• Receive, catalog, store, and monitor biosamples to ensure chain of custody and quality
• Assist in sample accessioning, pulls, distribution, and issue resolutions
• Update and maintain current and incoming inventory of biosamples
• Identify, label, and keep accurate sample records in LIMS/database
• Perform sample inventory reconciliation
• Data review and management of sample related documents
• Sample processing: plasma isolation and cfDNA extraction
• Recognize and escalate equipment and instrument malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOP) and other sample-related documents when necessary
• Ensure accurate, ethical, and appropriate management of samples in compliance with all applicable federal regulations
• Adhere to environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines and good clinical and laboratory practices (GCP/GLP)
• Perform other tasks as specified by the manager/director
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.
• 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.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.