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Lab Assistant I

Natera·Austin, Texas

$21 - $21/hrFull TimeTemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago
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Lab Assistant I · $21 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -44% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Austin, Texas ($37.50/hr, n=504)
$10.00/hr · p10p90 · $363/hr
this role: $21.00/hrmedian $37.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 504 posted healthcare roles in Austin, Texas rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 44% below the Austin, Texas median for similar positions.

The Lab Assistant I is responsible for receiving, preparing, and delivering laboratory specimens while maintaining accurate patient data in the LIMS system. They also assist with inventory organization, equipment cleaning, and ensuring all laboratory workflows are completed in a timely manner.

Position summary

This job does not qualify and/or is not eligible for sponsorship.

The role of a Laboratory Assistant I has the ability to receive specimens with an ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks. This role ensures all workflow stations within the laboratory are given specimens in a timely manner, with turnaround time in consideration. Temp to hire position.

4x10 Shifts - Hourly rate starts at $21

Days: Wed-Sat or Thu-Sun or Sun-Wed

Hours

  • 1st
  • Shift: 5am-3:30pm or 10am-8:30pm (Hourly rate is $21)

2nd Shift: 3pm-1:30am (Hourly rate is $21+10% Shift Differential)

3rd Shift

9pm - 730am (Hourly rate is $21+15% Shift Differential)

  • *
  • Added 15% shift differential for Sat/Sun

Primary responsibilities

  • Assist licensed/certified staff in preparing specimen (i.e. blood tubes, tissue) to be processed for testing
  • Receive and deliver specimens to the appropriate workflows and/or labs
  • Maintain organization of samples through physical and electronic sample storage and/or disposal.
  • Accurately enter patient data into the Laboratory Inventory Management System (LIMS).
  • Prepares samples for shipment
  • Maintains organization of inventory, materials, and supplies within the lab
  • Assists in cleaning lab equipment and benches
  • Responsible for maintaining an updated understanding and knowledge of methods pertaining to the role
  • Completes training and other deadlines on time.
  • Recognizes and escalates issues to the lead/supervisor
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (TAG, 5S)
  • Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
  • Adheres to Departmental Expectations
  • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
  • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required
  • Science - related degree preferred
  • Less than 1 year industry related experience preferred
  • 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

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Communicating in a team setting
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills; both written and oral
  • Positive attitude and ability to work well with others
  • High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Proficient with Google Suites and Microsoft Office

Physical demands & work environment

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
  • This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material
  • Repetitive hand motion may be necessary

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. Austin, TX $21—$21 USD

Our opportunity

Natera™ 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.

The 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.

What We Offer

Competitive 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!

For more information, visit www.natera.com [http://www.natera.com/].

Natera 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.

All 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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link

https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/ [https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents]

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com [http://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.

For more information

  • BBB announcement on job scams [https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/12261-bbb-tip-employment-scams]
  • FBI Cyber Crime resource page [https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber]

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, with a science-related degree and industry experience preferred. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and proficiency in Google Suites and Microsoft Office.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • LIMS
  • Google Suites
  • Attention to detail
  • Inventory management
  • Data entry
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Specimen processing
  • Sample storage
  • Laboratory tasks

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Disability plans
  • 401k benefits
  • Free testing
  • Fertility care benefits
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $21/hr
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Natera

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, organ health, and rare disease. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard-of-care to protect health and inform earlier, more targeted...

IndustryBiotechnology Research
TypePublic Company
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Texas Lab Assistant I market context

In Texas, Lab Assistant I roles are commonly tied to steady demand in clinical and research settings, where employers look for dependable support with specimen handling, lab organization, and basic documentation. This role can be competitive because a high school diploma is required, while a science-related degree, less than one year of experience, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, and tailor your resume to highlight organization, communication, and any hands-on lab exposure.

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