Associate Director, Laboratory Operations

The role

The Associate Director, Laboratory Operations provides operational and strategic leadership for assigned laboratory products. This person oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations.

What you will do

• Provide operational and strategic leadership to assigned laboratory products.
• Participate in budget preparation and monitoring of revenue, expenses, and production performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal parameters.
• Lead, direct, and manage high performance teams.
• Identify and champion development of departmental key performance indicators.
• Direct Production Laboratory personnel in method validation, method transfer, and in-process testing.
• Develop or oversee the development of Laboratory production processes and procedures.
• Develop subordinates through professional development reviews, coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Provide executive level production and departmental summaries.
• Represent the company during audits, visits, and technical and client calls.

Required qualifications

• BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in STEM-related field
• At least 8 years’ experience
• At least 5 years’ experience overseeing manufacturing or a Contract Research Organization production team at a leadership level
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google products (Gmail/GCal/Drive/GChat)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with technical employees at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information discreetly and professionally

Nice to have

• Biological Sciences preferred
• Experience managing a CLIA/CAP CRO production team is highly preferred
• Experience in Molecular Biology
• Experience in building and managing a high performing group of engaged and motivated employees

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral program

Before you apply

• 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 Natera training requirements.

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and other professionals.