Associate Laboratory Director

The role

The Associate Laboratory Director provides clinical oversight of Natera's laboratory testing. This person ensures testing is performed properly, meets regulatory standards, and provides accurate patient results.

What you will do

• Review, approve, and sign-out reports for clinical molecular, cytogenetic, and oncologic results.
• Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data.
• Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and laboratory personnel.
• Set and maintain standards for laboratory testing and analytic performance.
• Analyze lab data and contribute to or write scientific publications.
• May serve as Technical Supervisor.
• Manage a team, including reviewing work and mentoring personnel.
• Work with PHI in paper and electronic form.

Required qualifications

• MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field
• Current California license/eligibility as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist
• ABMGG board-certified/eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics
• 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
• Management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening 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 genomic databases and variant interpretation resources
• Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening
• Must be able to discern color visually or be able to evaluate cellular morphology when applicable and pass applicable screening assessment

Nice to have

• Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• 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

• 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.