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Lab Assistant I

Natera · San Carlos, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
76 days
Natera's roles stay open a median of 88 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Natera's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Natera
high
220 stale, 24 reposted of 220 open
Hiring momentum
377 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Natera's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Natera.

About this role

The Clinical Lab Associate role involves assisting licensed staff with specimen preparation, receiving and delivering specimens, and maintaining organization within the lab. The position requires accurate data entry into the Laboratory Inventory Management System and participation in continuous improvement projects. The associate will also handle cleaning lab equipment and must adhere to departmental expectations while managing PHI responsibly.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Natera as an employer.

What you need

  • High School Diploma required
  • Ability to pass post offer criminal background check
  • Completion of HIPAA/PHI privacy training within 30 days of hire
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills; both written and oral
  • High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Proficient with Google Suites and Microsoft Office

Nice to have

  • Science-related degree preferred
  • Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred

What you get

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of opportunities for advancement or skill development
  • The role involves handling PHI regularly, which may require strict adherence to privacy standards
  • The position may involve repetitive hand motions, which could be a consideration for some candidates

Summarised from Natera's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Natera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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