Natera · 1 month ago
Manager, Pathology Support
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Manager, Pathology Support will focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency within Oncology Commercial Operations, leading projects and coordinating logistics to meet departmental goals.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Works with the Director of Operations and other stakeholders to maintain and support new and existing projects and launches
Assess the needs of the team with a focus on production capacity, customer support, coordination of logistics, and problem solving
Serves as manager for laboratory professional staff (ASCP Certified PAs, CTs, HTs)
Provide cross-functional program leadership to analyze, launch, and develop continuous improvement project to meet departmental goals by driving high level collaboration and coordination with various business functions
Apply advanced Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work Cellular Flow, Mistake Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance) to process improvements
Develop a detailed system to monitor and track progress of all projects to ensure all deliverables are met and on-time
Establishes and manages escalation pathways for delayed or problematic programs in concert with Operations Managers, Directors, and internal stakeholders
Confers with management to resolve problems, roadblocks, and barriers to progress
Gathers and analyzes product and service-based performance metrics
Collects information from cross functional areas to provide regular project status updates to key stakeholders
Monitors project status, reports any problems, produce project status documents, and escalates when necessary
Assists Operations leadership in completing side projects assigned by the manager
Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Adheres to departmental Expectations
This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in biological or laboratory sciences
ASCP Certification as Pathologists' Assistant, Specialist in Cytotecnology or Histology
Apply advanced Lean Six Sigma principles (Value Stream Mapping, 5s, Standard Work Cellular Flow)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, gSuite
Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills
Excellence in attention to detail, problem solving, and organization skills
Self-motivation, with the desire and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
Advanced Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools
Experienced with leading Black and Green Belt training and certification programs
Preferred
MA/MS degree
A minimum of 10+ years of industry-related or lab operations experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with LIMS and SQL queries
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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2025 (90)
2024 (72)
2023 (37)
2022 (71)
2021 (64)
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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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