POSITION SUMMARY Works closely with Senior Manager to ensure company, department, and team goals are met. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitors workflow and ensures production goals and deadlines are met (e.g. TAT, SLA) • Engages in future planning and scales employees and equipment appropriately • Gathers and monitors metrics on production deadlines, efficiency, scrap waste, and error rates • Monitors the quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment (if applicable) • Uses metrics in decision-making and to drive changes across the team (e.g. cost reduction, quality improvement) • Manages sufficient headcount levels to meet production goals by proactively driving the interview process and managing employee PTO and overtime when necessary. • Refines current lab process through continuous improvement projects. • Oversees team specific lab operation. • Go-to person when senior manager is not present; go-to person for knowledge of process and product. • Responsible for seamless transition of automation and test improvement/additions into production workflow • Analyzes and troubleshoots lab processing errors; provides recommendations on how to proceed to lab director, scientists and statisticians as necessary • Supports Supervisors in close out of NCRs. • Responsible for the initiation and close out of CAPAs in a timely manner. • Ensures departmental lab compliance for regulatory bodies • Ensures tests are being completed according to approved procedures. • Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work area for the team at all times. • Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support. • Handles employee issues: complaints, disciplinary actions, etc. Collaborates with Senior Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues. • Explains (as much as possible) reasoning behind instructions/processes given/changes that are made. If necessary, explains to team why certain ideas cannot be implem
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POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) team as the Laboratory Manager . You will take ownership of the physical operations, asset management, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance for a high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) research laboratory. This environment supports internal and externally contracted research studies rather than clinical diagnostic reporting. You will operate with pace and rigor, using data to anticipate bottlenecks and treating lab compliance as the foundation of execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lab Organization & Cleanliness Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory that meets institutional and company standards Establish and enforce workspace organization standards, including bench layouts, labeling conventions, shared-equipment zones, and waste segregation Own housekeeping schedules, decontamina
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Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience; lab management experience is strongly preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Deep technical knowledge of laboratory safety procedures Practical knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and database query tools Rigorous organization and prioritization skills to keep equipment, inventory, and multiple project timelines on track Proactive problem-solving capabilities to anticipate bottlenecks and resolve them before they impact project deadlines Clear, direct communication skills to connect scientists, internal teams, and vendors without needing translation layers Strict attention to detail to maintain accurate logs, inventory, and audit-ready documentation Operational resilience to execute decisively during equipment issues, temperature excursions, and shifting priorities Think team by owning lab operations and following through with rigorous precision, ensuring the lab functions without friction Knowledge of relational database queries is a plus Compensation & Total Rewards This range reflects a good-faith estimate of
Department · Bio Development
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Natera
Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.
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