POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s R&D operations as the Sample Management Manager . You will direct biobanking, cold chain logistics, and the full lifecycle of clinical diagnostic samples. Every sample represents a real person, and you will ensure that tracking, storage, and distribution meet the rigorous standards required to advance cell-free DNA testing. You will lead a high-performing team, optimizing workflows and using data to maintain accuracy and regulatory adherence in a high-stakes clinical environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement standardized procedures for sample intake, storage, tracking, and distribution Treat regulatory guidelines (e.g., GMP, GLP, ISO) and company policies as the foundation of your work, ensuring strict compliance Manage Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to maintain sample integrity and traceability Lead, train, and develop the Sample Management team to operate with pace and precision Think team by partnering directly with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to align sample management practices without needing translation layers Use data to troubleshoot discrepancies, root-cause logistical issues, and resolve quality concerns Use data to pressure-test workflows and implement technology enhancements that improve precision and scale Prepare rigorous reports and audits to support quality assurance and regulatory inspections Operational Responsibilities Take ownership of sample management operations, proactively allocating resources and designing workflows to meet rigorous clinical timelines Provide clear guidance to the team, establishing policies and removing operational bottlenecks without relying on heavy hierarchy Take ownership of operational challenges, relying on data rather than opinion to resolve workflow and capability gaps Manage scheduling, performance requirements, and operational budgets Act as an advisor to the team, directly stepping in to assist with issue res
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GAQ127R143 Databricks is building the future of data and AI and world-class engineering requires world-class talent solutions. We are looking for a strategic, technical Compensation Lead to partner directly with our R&D founders, and Engineering VP leadership. In this role, you won't just execute traditional pay practices; you will design first-principles equity and cash strategies to attract, retain, and motivate the sharpest systems, platform, and AI engineers on the planet. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, you will bridge deep quantitative analysis with high-stakes executive advisory, ensuring our compensation philosophy reinforces an owner mindset across our core technology and product teams. The Impact you will have: Scope of the role • R&D Solutioning & Strategic Advisory (40%): Co-create custom incentive models, specialized technical compensation structures, and high-imp
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Databricks
Databricks offers a unified platform for data, analytics and AI. Build better AI with a data-centric approach. Simplify ETL, data warehousing, governance and AI on the Data + AI Platform.
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