Manager, Clinical Laboratory- Extractions (2nd & 3rd shift) at Natera

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 4.5+ years of industry-related experience, including at least two years working in a clinical laboratory, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Provides operational and strategic leadership to laboratory products assigned, under direction of Senior lab leadership and in collaboration with other Laboratory leadership
  • Generates and routinely provides executive-level production/departmental summaries
  • Monitors workflow and ensures production goals and deadlines are met (e.g., TAT, SLA)
  • Engages in future planning and scales employees and equipment appropriately
  • Gathers and monitors metrics on production deadlines, efficiency, scrap waste, and error rates
  • Monitors quality control/assurance programs, test results, and equipment (if applicable)
  • Uses metrics in decision-making to drive changes across the team (e.g., cost reduction, quality improvement)
  • Refines current lab processes through continuous improvement projects
  • Serves as go-to person when Senior lab leadership is not present and for knowledge of process and product
  • Ensures seamless transition of automation and test improvements/additions into production workflow while adhering to proper change control process
  • Analyzes and troubleshoots lab processing errors; provides recommendations to key stakeholders
  • Documents nonconformances and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications
  • Maintains an organized, safe, and efficient work area for the team
  • Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support
  • Handles employee issues including complaints and disciplinary actions; collaborates with Senior Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve
  • Knows and is ready to explain Natera’s core values
  • Meets regularly with Supervisors to discuss goals and progress
  • Performs routine skip-levels with individual team members
  • Responsible for performance reviews of direct reports and overseeing performance reviews of entire staff
  • Plans and leads team meetings
  • Develops high-performing employees through learning opportunities, cross-training, and new challenges
  • Recognizes and rewards talent through merit reviews, promotions, and recognition programs
  • Manages the training program for direct reports
  • Notifies management of all requirements for tools, supplies, etc
  • Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
  • Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
  • Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)
  • Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing (may be responsible for a functional area without subordinate employees)
  • Oversees and directs development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new or existing products and technologies
  • Ensures compliance with good manufacturing practices and CLIA/CAP guidelines, and effective use of materials, equipment, and employees in producing quality products
  • Monitors and controls staffing/labor, capital expenditures, and manufacturing performance
  • Develops budget and monitors expenditures
  • Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies, procedures, and programs
  • Selects, develops, and evaluates line-management to ensure efficient operation of the function
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CLIA
CAP
GMP
Laboratory Management
Quality Control
Workflow Optimization
Production Metrics
Continuous Improvement
Lab Automation
Change Control
Troubleshooting

Natera

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

About Natera

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$149.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible medical plans
Investment options
Time off
Workplace perks

Risks

Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

Differentiation

Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

Upsides

Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

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