As the Associate/Laboratory Director, Oncology and one of our Laboratory Directors, you have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing. You ensure that testing is properly performed, and applicable regulatory standards are met. You are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory implements testing while consistently providing accurate and reliable patient test results. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review, approve, and sign-out reports for a variety of clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results, including the Signatera MRD assay and other Next Generation Sequencing based assays. Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data: interpret NGS results in the context of medical literature, online variant databases and other references along with relevant patient demographic data. Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and other laboratory personnel. Set standards for laboratory testing and acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure these are maintained. Analyze lab data, contribute to or write publications for high-quality scientific journals. May serve as Technical Supervisor. The Technical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring: appropriate test method selection; adequate method verification to determine the accuracy and precision of the test; enrollment of the laboratory in a CMS-approved proficiency testing (PT) program for the test performed; PT samples are tested in accordance with the CLIA requirements; PT results are returned within the time frames established by the PT program; PT reports are reviewed by the appropriate staff; corrective action plans are followed when PT results are found to be unacceptable or unsatisfactory; quality assessment and quality control programs are established and maintained; acceptable analytical test performance is established and maintained for each test system; remedial actions are taken and documented when significant deviations from the laboratory’s established
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POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) team as a Supervisor for the Signatera Plasma Team. You will direct laboratory staff executing cell-free DNA (cfDNA) extraction, library preparation, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows to advance our personalized Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) assays. Every sample represents a real person, and you will ensure that all lab processes operate with the pace and precision required to support our clinical pipeline. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the daily scheduling of employees executing DNA extractions, library preparation, Nucleic Acid Quality Control (QC), and NGS workflows Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to deliver unvarnished, data-backed performance evaluations and guide career development Take ownership of daily lab operations by directly executing sample processing alongside the team to maintain throughput
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BS/BA in a biological science or equivalent 3 to 4 years of related laboratory experience Prior team management experience is highly preferred Must pass a post-offer criminal background check KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Direct hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques, including isolation, purification, quantification, amplification, and hybridization capture Extensive familiarity with rigorous pipetting practices using single- and multi-channel micropipettes and serological pipettes Hands-on experience operating Laboratory Automation platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Biomek, QIAsymphony) Hands-on experience with library preparation and NGS platforms Proficiency with LIMS and database software Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications Experience leading a lab team, spanning scheduling, training, workload prioritization, and building an execution-focused culture, is a plus Ability to think analytically, testing assumptions with data to troubleshoot and solve complex problems Clear, direct oral and written communication skills to present data and identify operational improvements Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build effective working relat
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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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