Supervisor, Oncology RUO

The role

You will direct laboratory staff executing cell-free DNA extraction, library preparation, and Next-Generation Sequencing workflows. You will oversee daily scheduling, sample processing, and technical troubleshooting to advance personalized Minimal Residual Disease assays.

What you will do

• Oversee daily scheduling of employees executing DNA extractions, library preparation, QC, and NGS workflows
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings for performance evaluations and career development
• Execute sample processing alongside the team to maintain throughput
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for data interpretation and troubleshooting
• Execute process development and method/instrument testing
• Identify lab process deviations and document findings via nonconformance reports
• Draft, generate, and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Maintain precise records using Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and LIMS
• Ensure accurate and ethical management of samples in compliance with federal regulations
• Present data-backed summaries on team activities and project milestones

Required qualifications

• BS/BA in a biological science or equivalent
• 3 to 4 years of related laboratory experience
• 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
• Clear, direct oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform repetitive motions during pipetting and sample processing
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and read printed material

Nice to have

• Prior team management experience
• Experience leading a lab team, spanning scheduling, training, workload prioritization, and building an execution-focused culture

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Company holidays
• Life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• Commuter benefits

Before you apply

• Must pass a post-offer criminal background check

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.