Full-Time

Oncology Pathology Assistant

Posted on 3/14/2023

Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Global leader in personalized genetic testing

Biotechnology

Mid, Senior

Remote

Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, or higher, with certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent board, is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in anatomic pathology including extensive knowledge of solid tumor pathology
  • Ability to accurately understand and convey information found in anatomic pathology reports to team members for a wide variety of solid tumors, including but not limited to lung, colon, and breast cancer
  • Ability to identify potential diagnostic sample(s) that will ensure successful testing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and referring pathology laboratories
  • Ability to build relationships with referring pathology laboratories
  • Detail oriented. Ability to think broadly about the importance of clinical information and to work independently
Responsibilities
  • Assist the medical and customer service teams with the interpretation of oncology pathology reports to identify optimal samples to request when initial FFPE blocks or slides are inadequate for testing
  • Read and ensure accurate curation of clinical history, diagnosis, progress notes, and specimen information is entered into the Signatera sample database
  • Assist with devising strategies to stratify data for retrieval from the Signatera sample database and other databases as necessary
  • Maintain proficiency with and help organize diagnostic data according to pertinent WHO guidelines
  • Serve as subject matter expert to the Laboratory Director, Genetic Counseling, Customer Experience, Sales, and Clinical Trial teams for pathology reports
  • Assist in the identification and alert the Laboratory Director when samples may have been collected at suboptimal timepoints and/or fixative conditions
  • Assist Genetic Counseling and Customer Experience teams in identification and procurement of optimal additional samples, as necessary
  • Provide professional support for the Clinical Trial team through accurate and organized data transfer
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Natera stands as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, with a dedicated focus on oncology, women’s health, and organ health, aiming to integrate personalized genetic testing into standard healthcare practices. The company's competitive advantage lies in its proprietary cfDNA technology platform, which has been validated by over 100 peer-reviewed publications for its high accuracy, and its diverse team of experts from various fields. Natera's commitment to industry leadership is evident in its ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, and its proactive stance against cyber crimes, ensuring a secure and innovative work environment.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

23%

Benefits

Flexible medical plans

Investment options

Time off

Workplace perks

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