About the job
The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Natera, Inc. in San Carlos, CA, plays a key part in specimen analysis and daily lab operations. This position works closely with the supervisor to meet production goals and maintain high standards in laboratory practices.
Main Responsibilities
- Verify specimen accuracy for patient testing and perform required laboratory tests with precision.
- Support daily laboratory operations by following standard operating procedures and minimizing errors.
- Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), reporting any deviations from protocols to management.
- Complete production tasks on schedule and process all case samples efficiently.
- Assist the supervisor with projects assigned by management.
- Serve as the main point of contact on the lab floor when the supervisor is absent.
- Train new team members in current laboratory procedures and help implement new processes.
- Support staff competency evaluations alongside the supervisor and laboratory trainer.
- Deliver specialized training on laboratory instruments and protocols.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and laboratory errors.
- Understand the full laboratory workflow and address operational issues as they arise.
- Ensure correct rollout of new laboratory procedures.
- Communicate laboratory issues and team concerns to supervisors or managers, offering solutions where possible.
- Report discrepancies in team performance to the supervisor.
- Provide constructive feedback during team performance evaluations.
- Participate in regular meetings with the supervisor.
- Promote professionalism and maintain team morale, serving as a role model for colleagues.
- Follow all departmental expectations.
- Handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, using various technologies as required.
- Complete all required HIPAA/PHI privacy, policy, and security training within the first 30 days of employment.
- Stay current with Natera training requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
