Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Natera · San Carlos, CA

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-09
  • Confirmed live on 10 November 2026

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Job description

Department: Environmental Health & Safety | Level: Entry-Level

About Natera

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, transforming how disease is detected and managed across Women’s Health, Oncology, Organ Health, and Rare Disease. Our work depends on world-class laboratories, and keeping those labs safe is central to our mission.

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

Why Join Us

• Hands-on training and mentorship from senior EHS staff

• Support for professional development and certification pursuit

• Meaningful work that protects the people behind life-changing diagnostics

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:

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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

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401(k) with company match

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Generous paid time off and company holidays

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Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range
$25—$30 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 c

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