Natera · 2 months ago
Associate Laboratory Director/Laboratory Director
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $195K/yr
2+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. As the Associate Laboratory Director or Laboratory Director, you will have clinical oversight of the laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the provision of accurate patient test results. This role involves reviewing clinical reports, overseeing genetic data interpretation, and providing support to laboratory personnel.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Review, approve, and sign-out reports for a variety of clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results, including NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception testing on platforms including SNP array analysis, NGS, and other methodologies
Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data: interpret NGS and microarray 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 performance characteristics are identified, and patient test results are reported only when the system is functioning properly; personnel have been appropriately trained and demonstrate competency prior to testing patient specimens; policies and procedures are established for monitoring personnel competency in all phases (preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic) of testing to assure the ongoing competency of all individuals who perform testing; remedial training or continuing education needs are identified, and training provided; and an approved procedure manual is available to all personnel
Qualification
Required
MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field required
ABMGG board-certified in Clinical Molecular Genetics, Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, {optional: Clinical Cytogenetics} and/or ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology, or equivalent doctoral-level board required
Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP preferred
2 or more years of experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data
Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening and oncology testing and evaluating, interpreting, and reporting out NGS and microarray data
Familiarity with next-generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection
Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of online human genomics
Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening
Preferred
Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
Recent News
2026-01-13
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