ApplySarthi

Histology Lab Operator I

Natera

Tailor my CV for this job, freeView job and applyYour CV rewritten for this role, from your real experience. Sign in with Google, nothing to install.

Got this interview? Our apps help you get the job.

Prep SarthiFree 7-min demoPractise this interview with an AI interviewer, out loud.Unlimited mocks · $9.99/month →Live Sarthi30 min free demoAnswer hints during the real call, hidden from supported screen sharing.Unlimited interviews · $9.99/2 days · Windows →

This role on the market

61 open histology roles across 4 companies are on ApplySarthi right now.

Natera has 209 open roles listed here.

Counted across 14 company job boards, updated as roles open and close.

Preparing for this interview

61 open histology roles are hiring right now across 4 companies — so the questions repeat. Practise them before you sit with Natera.

Questions you are likely to be asked

  1. Why do you want to join Natera?
  2. Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager. What happened?
  3. Where do you want to be in three years?
  4. What is a weakness you are working on, and how?
  5. Tell me about yourself, and why this role is the right next step.

Prep Sarthi gives you a free mock interview: an AI interviewer asks you questions like these out loud, from your own CV and this job, and shows your score and your weakest answer.

Practise the Histology Lab Operator I at Natera interview free →

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Histology Lab Operator II is a member of the Histopathy Department responsible for assisting HT/HTLs in analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP

• Perform histological preparations for the tissue whole exome sequencing laboratory with little to no errors

• Duties may include but not limited to: preparation of tissues, stained slides, macrodissection and supporting workflow tasks

• Sets up equipment and assists with automated lab procedures, as applicable • Assist and complete daily tasks

• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for the performance of duties

• Documents information accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Provides Guidance for new team members

• Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users)

• Identifies and escalates stuck cases and unresolved issues

• Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• A minimum of 2+ years related experience

• An associate, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associates degree, or higher, in one of the chemical or biological sciences AND one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR - completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program OR A bachelor, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including a combination of thirty (30) hours in biology and chemistry; and either one of the following conditions: - one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR - completion of a course of training of at least nine months in a histotechnician program

• A copy of the degree is required at the time of hire; the degree must either be from the US or equivalent to a US degree

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, and technical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Word processing and data management

• Ability to work well in a group

• Adhere to the department time and attendance guidelines

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
$19.54—$24.43 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.

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/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @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 
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page 

Match this job to your CV

ApplySarthi scores your CV against this role, shows the skills you are missing, and writes a tailored version for the application.

Check my match →

Similar open roles

Need answers during your interview? Try Live Sarthi.

Live Sarthi, an Interview Sarthi app, shows answer suggestions during the call.

Try Live Sarthi free →

A Windows app, from the same team as ApplySarthi.

Listed on greenhouse · posted 2026-10-08. ApplySarthi collects openings and links to application pages; the role is advertised by Natera, not by us.