Full-Time

Histotechnician II

Posted on 1/17/2025

Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Associate degree or higher required in medical laboratory sciences in histopathology or equivalent
  • HT(ASCP) required
  • 2-5 years of experience
  • Experience working with an LIS and Google Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting skills
  • Word processing and data management skills
Responsibilities
  • Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors
  • Duties may include, but not limited to, preparation of tissues, stained slides, microdissection, and supporting workflow tasks
  • Follows Good Laboratory Practice (GLP): maintain clean and organized workspace
  • Recognizes and escalates equipment or LIS malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors
  • Recognizes, documents, escalate protocol deviations to lab management
  • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition
  • Communicates with team and other departments
  • Provides feedback on workflow to lab management and offers suggestions/ideas for improvement
  • Assist teammates in completing daily tasks
  • Adheres to departmental procedures
  • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job
  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
  • Ensures timely completion of other training assignments assigned in the EDMS
  • Ensures timely completion of continuing education units
  • Employee must pass post offer criminal background check
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, utilizing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing to analyze DNA fragments in the blood for cancer detection and organ health assessment. Their technology helps identify minimal traces of cancer in patients and supports transplant patients by monitoring the health of transplanted organs. Natera also offers tests for family planning and hereditary cancer risk, including the Panorama NIPT, which has conducted over 2 million tests. The company stands out by providing specialized testing services and genetic counseling, generating revenue through testing kits and services often reimbursed by insurance.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$149.9M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
  • AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
  • Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

What critics are saying

  • Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
  • New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
  • Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

What makes Natera unique

  • Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
  • Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
  • Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

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Benefits

Flexible medical plans

Investment options

Time off

Workplace perks