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Clinical Lab Operator I
Natera INC · 🇺🇸 Austin, TX
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Natera INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Lead Medical Lab Scientist” (Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists) in TX: $71k–$71k, median $71k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Natera INC
The US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in analyzing specimens and maintains equipment in good operating condition. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in testing of patient samples according to standard operating procedure. •Meet expected performance metrics within role as applicable. • Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab • Provide guidance for new team members. • Follows GLP (good laboratory practice): maintain clean and organized workspace • Completes training and other deadlines on time. • Recognizes, escalates, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and common processing errors according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures • Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor • Communicates with team and other departments on various platforms (including via e-mail) • Provides feedback on day-to-day schedule and tasks to lead/supervisor • Assists teammates in completing daily tasks • Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition (such as calibration and expiration date) • Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties. • 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 have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job • 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. • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • BS/BA in a biological science or a related field • 0-2 years of industry-related experience 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 Must be able to discern color visually [or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable] and pass applicable screening assessment Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations. This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including: • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) • 401(k) with company match • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Additional wellness and work-life benefits Compensation Range $21.49 — $26.87 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 - Emp