Research Associate 1 Job at Natera, San Carlos, CA

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  • Natera
  • San Carlos, CA

Job Description

Natera seeks a Research Associate 1 for a six-month contract role in San Carlos supporting the Signatera RUO team. The position involves managing sample receipt, accessioning, inventory tracking, and coordination of biospecimen shipments for R&D studies, with potential for extension or conversion to full-time.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, catalog, and process incoming biological sample shipments following established protocols
  • Track sample inventory and status using LIMS; perform periodic inventory reconciliation
  • Coordinate biospecimen shipments to and from external partners, CROs, and collaborators
  • Identify and escalate manifest or sample discrepancies to management
  • Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and escalate malfunctions to support teams

Requirements

  • Hands-on pipetting experience with single and multi-channel micropipettes in academic or professional settings
  • Working knowledge of LIMS and database query tools
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SQL highly preferred
  • Ability to handle biological samples safely and follow established protocols
  • Experience with laboratory automation preferred
  • Willingness to work flexible and shifted schedules including potential weekend shifts

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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