Research Associate 1

POSITION DURATION: This is a six-month contract role located in San Carlos with the potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs. POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) Histopathology team as a Research Associate . You will independently execute molecular biology experiments, process laboratory specimens, and operate Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows. Every sample represents a real person, and you will work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment that balances a deep mission for patient care with strict execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Process laboratory specimens following standard methods with high attention to detail, maintaining strict protocols to avoid cross-contamination Isolate plasma from whole blood manually, and perform tissue dissections for both Fresh and Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) samples Perform DNA extraction and purification from various sample types, including whole blood, plasma, and tissue Execute library preparation and DNA sequencing using platforms such as iSeq, MiSeq i100, NovaSeq6000, and NovaSeqX Maintain accurate tracking of samples using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and database queries Maintain laboratory instruments in good operating condition, perform routine preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using th...