Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory

The role

The Supervisor of the clinical laboratory oversees employee performance and serves as a liaison between employees and senior management. This role involves daily supervision of lab staff performing laboratory testing and data review.

What you will do

• Provides direct supervision to professional and skilled support individual contributors
• Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals
• Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees
• Monitors team members to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures
• Oversees training and development of all staff members
• Document nonconformances and corrective actions
• Handles employee issues in collaboration with the department manager and Human Resources
• Plans and leads shift meetings
• Meets regularly with individual team members to discuss goals and progress
• Acts as go-to person when manager is not present

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 4.5+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years working in a clinical lab
• OR Master's Degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 2+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years working in a clinical labo
• Current ASCP certification in molecular biology (CLS, MLS, MB, MT)
• Current CA State CGMBS or CLS license is required for roles in California
• Proven leadership experience
• Able to take on own projects with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Word processing and data management skills
• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 lab and office setting
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary

Benefits

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

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 many other professionals.