Senior Lab Equipment Tech

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Lab Equipment Tech supports the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) team by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment used in genetic testing. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals with a strong attention to detail and an interest in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and inspections of laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, centrifuges, cold storage units).
• Assist in calibrating lab instruments under supervision and perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and document equipment performance using logbooks and electronic records in compliance with GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Support CQV engineers during commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities.
• Assist with vendor coordination for equipment repairs and service.
• Maintain laboratory tools and spare parts and ensure workspace organization.
• Conduct inventory checks and manage equipment availability.
• Adhere to lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred).
• 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory or regulated environment.
• Basic understanding of laboratory equipment and calibration procedures.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel).

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and technologies.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

• Requires ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.
• Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.

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, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

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.