Lab Assistant Temp to hire
- Night differential 15%
- 10-hour shifts
- Temporary
How this pay compares
This posting states $21 an hour. Open laboratory assistant jobs in Texas post a median of $20.33 an hour, the middle half $19–$21.24, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Laboratory assistants employed in Texas earn a median of $28.51 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.83x · Clicks 59
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 49.9% · Stating an hourly rate 41.7%
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About the job
POSITION SUMMARY
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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.
4x10 Shifts - Hourly rate starts at $21
Days : 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 .
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
From Natera's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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