Laboratory Director

Associate/Laboratory Director of Oncology, Comprehensive Genomic Profiling

Position Summary

As an Associate Lab Director or Lab Director of Oncology, you have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing related to cancer 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.  You are responsible for ensuring the test validation and development meets all required regulatory standards.  This position will be primarily responsible for technical and clinical performance of Natera’s comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) assays.  Title and scope of responsibility will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.  This position is on-site at Natera’s San Carlos, CA Laboratory.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical sign-out and interpretation for CGP reports, identifying actionable biomarkers and relevant clinical trials
• Provide technical and clinical support for laboratory staff, genetic counselors, and other clinical personnel
• Ensure acceptable levels of analytical performance for CGP assays, compliance with applicable standards, and laboratory inspection-readiness at all times 
• Troubleshoot workflow and laboratory issues with clinical care and regulatory standards in mind
• Document findings and maintain accurate records consistent with Natera policies and procedures

May serve as Clinical Consultant. A Clinical Consultant is responsible for ensuring:

• Test reports include pertinent information for test interpretation, and
• Availability for consultation concerning test results and the interpretation of those results as they relate to specific patient conditions

Qualifications

• Education: MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field required.
• Board Certification: ABMGG board-certified in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics, ABP board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology, or equivalent doctoral-level board required.
• Licensure: 
  • Current California laboratory director license as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist or Clinical Cytogeneticist required. Candidates eligible for license may be considered. 
  • Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP required. Candidates eligible for certification may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, working knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations.
• Leadership: Demonstrated management experience in a high-throughput clinical laboratory environment. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Solid understanding of Illumina sequencing platforms, liquid biopsy (ctDNA), and tissue-based CGP assays.

• Strong familiarity with professional guidelines for somatic variant interpretation (e.g., AMP/ASCO/CAP tiering).

• Understanding of statistical measures and bioinformatic concepts utilized in genetic testing, variant calling, and screening.

• Extensive background in human genetics, medical genetics, and oncology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties typically performed in BSL-2 lab settings.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
• Duties may require working various shifts and/or weekends.

Travel required for this position:

No   ☐ or Yes   ☒:  If yes state anticipated percent for travel: up to 10%

Compensation & Total Rewards 

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

• Annual performance incentive bonus

• Long-term equity awards

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off and company holidays

• Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range $225,000—$280,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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