Job brief: Histology Lab Operator I

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• Listed on Natera's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-11 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-11.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $23 to $35 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: San Carlos, CA · US - CA - SC Industrial Rd
• Posted: 2026-11-11

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2 years of experience.

Must have

• Assists certified/licensed personnel in clinical patient testing in accordance with the SOP
• 0-2 years of experience
• An associate's, or higher, degree in a histotechnician program OR An associate's 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's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences, including…
• one year of experience and/or training in histology within the past 5 years OR

Conditions

• The position is for First shift 6.00 AM- 2.30 PM and third shift 10.00 PM- 6.30 AM.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Duties may require working weekends and overtime
• Must be able to lift boxes or supplies up to 35 lbs.

Main duties

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

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• Across Natera's 215 open listings, 31% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Natera hires

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