Position Summary:
Hybrid- Either San Carlos, CA or Austin, TX. office location.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Quality Assurance Specialist supports the Quality team in executing daily quality operations, including documentation review, audit support, and administrative oversight of quality system processes. The individual will gain exposure to regulations such as FDA, ISO13485, CLIA, and CAP and will expand their knowledge through hands-on duties, training, and mentoring.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Collect and trend quality metrics under supervision
• Provide administrative support for CAPAs, Deviations, SCARs, Complaints, and NCRs
• Support document review, qualification record tracking, and audit preparation
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for internal audits
• May serve as scribe or support during internal and external audits
• Help maintain training records and employee credential tracking
• Coordinate with IT for user access to eQMS and training systems
• Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Qualification:
• Associate’s degree, certificate, or B.S./B.A. in Life Sciences or related field; equivalent experience accepted
• 0–2 years of work experience in a biotech or regulated environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Suite)
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Duties are typically performed in an office setting
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods
• Travel: No ☒
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.
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.
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