Natera · 1 day ago
Associate Laboratory Director
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $162K/yr
2+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. As the Associate Laboratory Director, Oncology, you will have clinical oversight of laboratory testing, ensuring accurate and reliable patient test results while meeting regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
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 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
Manage a team: review and approve assigned work; mentor and develop personnel, including dedicated succession planning and contingency management
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
Must maintain a current status on all Natera training and qualification requirements
Qualification
Required
MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field required
Current California license or eligibility as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist required
ABMGG board-certified in Molecular Genetics and/or Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology required
Two 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 NGS based oncology testing and evaluating, interpreting, and reporting out NGS data
Familiarity with next-generation sequencing
Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of human genomics
Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening
Preferred
Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing and Molecular Tumor Markers from the NYS CLEP
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
2026-01-08
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