Lab Associate

Position Overview:

The Temporary Lab Support Associate plays a vital role in supporting fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) and large-scale development laboratories. As part of the Laboratory Operations team, this role ensures the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and without interruption to enable ongoing scientific advancements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic environments and actively anticipates laboratory needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Procurement Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of laboratory supplies, including the procurement, receiving, auditing, and restocking of consumables, reagents, high-value assets, and safety supplies. Prepare and aliquot critical reagents as needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

• Operational & Logistics Support: Monitor and manage the daily laboratory ticketing queue, fulfilling diverse requests from research personnel in a timely manner. Manage facility package flow, including receiving, breaking down, sorting, and transporting pallets and incoming shipments across buildings.

• EHS & Safety Compliance: Conduct routine lab safety walkthroughs and inspections to ensure strict adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Set up, monitor, and handle satellite waste streams, including biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste disposal.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Upkeep: Partner closely with EHS, R&D, and cross-functional teams to maintain open communication and smooth workflows. Organize and facilitate routine lab cleanup events to promote a safe, clean, and structured environment.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned by the supervisor or laboratory management to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting.

• Technical Proficiency: Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications; experience with internal ticketing or inventory systems is a plus.

Skills & Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Demonstrates strong critical thinking, foresight, and self-motivation to navigate ambiguous situations and plan proactively.

• Organization & Adaptability: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to multitask in a dynamic, high-throughput environment.

• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a collaborative, support-focused mindset.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and move packages or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

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.