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In this role, you will be responsible for the management of biological samples, ensuring their integrity, overseeing quality control, and supporting research projects that rely on biological specimens. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bio sample management, research methodologies, and data analysis, with an interest in contributing to cutting-edge scientific research.\nKey Responsibilities:\n Sample Collection and Processing:Oversee the collection, preparation, and processing of biological samples (e.g., blood, tissue, saliva, DNA) in accordance with established protocols and best practices.\nMaintain proper documentation and labeling of samples, ensuring traceability from collection to storage.\n\n Sample Storage and Management:Ensure proper storage conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) for various types of biological samples, including cryopreservation and ambient storage.\nImplement inventory management procedures to track and organize samples, utilizing database systems and laboratory management software (e.g., FreezerPro, LabArchives).\nEnsure the samples are appropriately cataloged and accessible to researchers in a timely manner.\n\nDatabase Management and Data Analysis:Manage and update the sample database, ensuring accuracy and compliance with sample tracking and research needs.\nAssist in data analysis and reporting, including the creation of sample inventory reports and performance metrics.\nCollaborate with the research team to retrieve and prepare data for research publications or grant proposals.\n\n Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control:Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, IRB guidelines, and biorepository-specific SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).\nImplement quality control procedures to ensure sample integrity and that all processes meet accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, ISO, CLIA).\nAssist in preparing for audits and inspections, ensuring documentation and records are up to date.\n\nCollaboration with Researchers:Work closely with internal and external research teams to understand sample requirements, providing expert guidance on sample availability, quality, and suitable use.\nSupport researchers by preparing and distributing biological samples for experiments and studies.\nProvide expertise in biorepository protocols, best practices for sample handling, and troubleshooting of issues related to sample collection or storage.\n\nResearch Support:Assist in the design and execution of research projects involving the biorepository’s sample collection and management processes.\nContribute to scientific publications, presentations, and other research outputs, providing data and insights from biorepository-managed samples.\n\nContinuous Improvement and Training:Proactively identify areas for process improvement in sample management and recommend strategies to enhance operational efficiency.\nStay current with advancements in biorepository management, biosample storage technology, and related regulatory guidelines.\nMentor and train junior staff or technicians on best practices in sample handling and database management.\n\nQualifications:\n Education:Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field (preferred).\n\n Experience:0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or biorepository setting, with a focus on sample management, biospecimen processing, and quality assurance.\nFamiliarity with biorepository software and data management tools (e.g., FreezerPro, LabArchives, LabWare, snowflake based database, LIMS, is highly desirable.\n\n Skills:Strong understanding of biological sample management, including tissue processing, cryopreservation, DNA/RNA extraction, and cell culture.\nKnowledge of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GxP, CLIA, IRB).\nProficiency in data analysis and database management (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R).\nExcellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.\nAbility to troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and other staff.\nExperience with laboratory equipment (e.g., freezers, liquid nitrogen tanks, centrifuges) and ensuring proper calibration and maintenance.\nExperience in SQL, Python Plus.\n\nWorking Conditions:\nThis position involves working in a controlled laboratory environment with exposure to biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.\nCandidates must adhere to strict biosafety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.\nAn occasional evening, weekend, or holiday hours may be necessary depending on project \nThe 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.\nRemote USA\n$23—$25 USD\nOUR OPPORTUNITY\nNatera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.\nThe Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!\nFor more information, visit www.natera.com.\nNatera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.\nAll qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.\nIf you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. \nLink: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/\nPlease be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.\nFor more information:\n- BBB announcement on job scams \n- FBI Cyber Crime resource page","description_format":"text","description_chars":8039,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Diagnostic Tests & IVD","Genomics & Genetic Testing","Precision Medicine"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-10T09:52:12Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"adverts_offering_sponsorship_24m":0,"sanctioned_now":false,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 74 · green card filings: 31","filings_12m":74,"filings_prev_12m":77,"green_card_filings_12m":31,"median_offered_wage_usd":134690,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-11-09T07:32:21+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":39,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-10T10:48:51Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/natera-research-associate-1-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/natera-research-associate-1-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T10:48:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":25107,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3078},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3078"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fnatera-research-associate-1-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fnatera-research-associate-1-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fnatera-research-associate-1-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/natera-research-associate-1-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fnatera-research-associate-1-3"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4010624}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"natera.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4010624},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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