Supervisor CLS at Natera

San Carlos, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Healthcare, Clinical LaboratoryIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment
BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field
Current MT/MLS/CLS certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB
Proven leadership experience
Able to take on projects with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills
Experience in Molecular Biology, GMP, and QSR
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Word processing and data management skills
Works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI
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

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day staffing/scheduling/setting up sample run schedules
Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals
Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for
Monitors team members to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures
Oversees training for new hires: works in conjunction with lead to train new hires
Documents nonconformance reports and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to lead/supervisor
Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs
Handles employee issues. Collaborates with Manager to resolve issues
Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes, changes that are made, why certain ideas cannot be implemented effectively
Meets regularly with individual team members to discuss goals and progress
Responsible for staff performance reviews
Plans and leads shift meetings
Keeps team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members, including by acting as role model
Adheres to Departmental Expectations
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action
Go-to person when manager is not present
Assists the team in day to day lab work
Approves timecards and PTO requests
Escalates lab issues and team concerns to manager. Communicates the problem and suggests possible solutions
Understands the entire lab process and can identify and troubleshoot issues when they arise
Understands when and how to escalate issues appropriately
Makes sure the goals set by manager for the team are being met in the lab
Performs and completes side projects assigned by the manager
Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Extractions, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support
Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance
Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees
Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies
Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors
Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory Supervision

Staff Training

SOP Compliance

CAPA Management

Staff Scheduling

Performance Reviews

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Compliance

Nonconformance Reporting

Shift Leadership

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