Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Natera
Summary
Start your EHS career at the heart of a high-growth genomics company. As our EHS Coordinator, you'll support daily safety operations and partner with Lab Operations, R&D, Facilities, and Quality Assurance to keep our workplace safe, healthy, and compliant. You'll work alongside experienced EHS professionals and build hands-on skills in a real laboratory environment, with room to grow toward advanced certifications and a long-term safety career.
Job description
The Opportunity
Start your EHS career at the heart of a high-growth genomics company. As our EHS Coordinator, you'll support daily safety operations and partner with Lab Operations, R&D, Facilities, and Quality Assurance to keep our workplace safe, healthy, and compliant. You'll work alongside experienced EHS professionals and build hands-on skills in a real laboratory environment, with room to grow toward advanced certifications and a long-term safety career.
What You'll Do
- Safety training: Help deliver and coordinate employee safety training
- Compliance: Support adherence to company safety policies and applicable regulations
- Inspections and audits: Assist with required safety inspections and quarterly audits
- Waste management: Coordinate handling and disposal of medical and biohazardous waste
- Ergonomics: Support ergonomic assessments and follow-up actions
- Emergency readiness: Assist with safety drills, emergency response activities, and incident investigations
- Data and records: Maintain safety documentation and logs, and help track and report safety data and incident trends
- Committee support: Provide administrative support to the Safety Committee and during emergency response events
- Employee resource: Serve as a friendly first point of contact for routine safety questions
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a science field (biology, chemistry, environmental science, or related) or equivalent lab or safety experience
- 0–2 years of related experience (internships, lab work, or entry-level roles welcome)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, professional communication with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn EHS regulations and company procedures
Preferred
- Basic knowledge of laboratory or workplace safety
- Familiarity with chemical safety and waste management (training provided)
- Interest in pursuing EHS certifications such as ASP or CSP
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and handle safety equipment
- Regular computer and telephone use, and ability to read printed material
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed, particularly during emergency events
- Travel: None
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science field (biology, chemistry, environmental science, or related) or equivalent lab or safety experience
- 0–2 years of related experience (internships, lab work, or entry-level roles welcome)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, professional communication with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn EHS regulations and company procedures
- Basic knowledge of laboratory or workplace safety
- Familiarity with chemical safety and waste management (training provided)
- Interest in pursuing EHS certifications such as ASP or CSP
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and handle safety equipment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Wellness Benefits
- Work-Life Benefits
- Life & Disability Plans
- Free Testing
- Fertility Care Benefits
- Pregnancy & Baby Bonding Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Program
Company overview
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, specializing in molecular diagnostics for oncology, women's health, and organ health. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has developed a cutting-edge cfDNA technology platform that combines novel molecular biology techniques with bioinformatics software and artificial intelligence. Natera's proprietary technology enables detection down to a single molecule in a tube of blood, making it possible to provide highly accurate genetic testing services. The company's flagship products include Signatera, a personalized circulating tumor DNA test for cancer monitoring; Panorama, a non-invasive prenatal test for chromosomal abnormalities; and Prospera, a transplant rejection assessment test. With over 4,400 employees and operations in CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratories in Austin and San Carlos, California, Natera has processed more than 12 million tests and validated its technology through over 300 peer-reviewed publications. The company went public in 2015 and continues to innovate in precision medicine, aiming to make personalized genetic testing part of standard healthcare to enable earlier interventions and improved patient outcomes.