Associate/Laboratory Director

As the Associate/Laboratory Director, Oncology 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 the Signatera MRD assay and other Next Generation Sequencing based assays; Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data, interpret NGS 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 Technical Supervisor, responsible for appropriate test method selection, method verification, proficiency testing enrollment, PT sample testing, PT result reporting and review, corrective action plans, quality assessment/control, analytical performance standards, remedial actions, personnel training and competency, policies/procedures, and availability of an approved procedure manual; Manage a team, review and approve assigned work, mentor and develop personnel, including dedicated succession planning and contingency management; This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI in order to perform the job; 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 all Natera training and qualification requirements

Requirements

MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field; Current California license or eligibility as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist; ABMGG board-certified in Molecular Genetics and/or Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology; Two 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; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience leading a laboratory offering NGS based oncology testing and evaluating, interpreting, and reporting out NGS data; Familiarity with next-generation sequencing; Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of human genomics; Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening

Nice to have

Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing and Molecular Tumor Markers from the NYS CLEP

Benefits

Annual performance incentive bonus; Long-term equity awards; Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents; 401(k) with company match; Generous paid time off and company holidays; Additional wellness and work-life benefits; Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families; Fertility care benefits; Pregnancy and baby bonding leave; Commuter benefits; Employee referral program