Assistant Laboratory Director

As the Laboratory Director and one of our Laboratory Directors, you have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing. You ensure that testing is properly performed, and applicable regulatory standards are met. You are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory implements testing while consistently providing accurate and reliable patient test results.

Responsibilities

Review, approve, and sign-out reports for a variety of clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results, including NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception and oncology testing on platforms including SNP array analysis, NGS, and other methodologies; Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data; interpret NGS and microarray results in the context of medical literature, online variant databases and other references along with relevant patient demographic data; Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and other laboratory personnel; Set standards for laboratory testing and acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure these are maintained; Analyze lab data, contribute to or write publications for high-quality scientific journals; May serve as Clinical Consultant; May serve as Technical Supervisor; Manage a team; Review and approve assigned work; mentor and develop personnel, including dedicated succession planning and contingency management; Work with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form

Requirements

MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field; ABMGG board-certified in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics, ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology, or equivalent doctoral-level board; Current California laboratory director license as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist or Clinical Cytogeneticist; Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP; 5 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 oncology testing 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 genomics; Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening; Must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training within the first 30 days; Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements; Must pass post offer criminal background check

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; Generous employee referral program