# Research Associate 1

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate I to join our dynamic team in the sample management. 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. Maintain proper documentation and labeling of samples, ensuring traceability from collection to storage. Sample Storage and Management:Ensure proper storage conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) for various types of biological samples, including cryopreservation and ambient storage. Implement inventory management procedures to track and organize samples, utilizing database systems and laboratory management software (e.g., FreezerPro, Lab

- **Id**: 4010624
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/natera-research-associate-1-3>
- **Role**: Science & Research
- **Role family**: Science & Research
- **Seniority**: junior
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Austin, United States
- **Countries**: US
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-10T05:38:37Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-10
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-10T09:52:12Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 0
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 8039
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Benefits**: 401k plan
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Diagnostic Tests & IVD, Genomics & Genetic Testing, Precision Medicine

## Company

- **Id**: 3078
- **Name**: Natera
- **Domain**: natera.com
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/natera>
- **Size band**: 1001-5000
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: Greenhouse

### Truth index

- **Grade**: B
- **Score**: 77
- **Open postings**: 39
- **Ghost share**: 0.077
- **Stale share**: 0.641
- **Repost share**: 0.154
- **Time to fill p50 days**: 39
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-10T06:52:35Z

## Technologies

- **HIPAA** — Optional: no
- **LIMS** — Optional: no
- **Cell Culture** — Optional: yes
- **Python** — Optional: yes
- **SPSS** — Optional: yes
- **SQL** — Optional: yes

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 0

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

### Education

- **Level**: bachelor
- **Optional**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-10T09:52:12Z

## Visa

- Country: US; Licensed sponsor: yes; Adverts offering sponsorship 24m: 0; Sanctioned now: no; Evidence: H-1B filings in 12 months: 74 · green card filings: 31; Filings 12m: 74

## 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:1, win:early, comp:junior,brand
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-10T11:27:02Z

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