<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks, duties, or special projects as assigned by the supervisor or laboratory management to support operational needs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong>:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience working in a laboratory setting.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Technical Proficiency: Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications; experience with internal ticketing or inventory systems is a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Skills & Core Competencies</strong>:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Problem-Solving & Initiative: Demonstrates strong critical thinking, foresight, and self-motivation to navigate ambiguous situations and plan proactively.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Organization & Adaptability: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to multitask in a dynamic, high-throughput environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Communication & Teamwork: Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a collaborative, support-focused mindset.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and move packages or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.</div><div class="title">Remote USA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$25</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$33 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>OUR OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p>Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health,