Histotechnician III at Natera

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • HT/HTL certification required (HTL(ASCP) required)
  • Bachelor degree or higher required
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Pass post-offer criminal background check
  • Complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security training within first 30 days of hire
  • Timely completion of other training assignments in EDMS
  • Timely completion of continuing education units
  • Experience working with an LIS and Google Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting skills
  • Word processing and data management skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform histological preparations for tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors (e.g., preparation of tissues, stained slides, microdissection, supporting workflow tasks)
  • Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and maintain clean and organized workspace
  • Recognize and escalate equipment or LIS malfunctions; troubleshoot common errors
  • Recognize, document, and escalate protocol deviations to lab management
  • Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition
  • Communicate with team and other departments
  • Provide feedback on workflow to lab management and offer suggestions/ideas for improvement
  • Assist teammates in completing daily tasks
  • Adhere to departmental procedures
  • Participate in updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures
  • Assist in administering training and performing competencies of other department personnel
  • Work with PHI in paper and electronic form and access various technologies to perform job duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

HTL(ASCP)
Histology
Microdissection
Tissue preparation
Stained slides
GLP
LIS troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
HIPAA compliance
SOP development
Staff training

Natera

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

About Natera

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$149.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible medical plans
Investment options
Time off
Workplace perks

Risks

Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

Differentiation

Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

Upsides

Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

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