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Assistant Laboratory Director

Natera· Laboratory Affairs
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$134.1k - $175kfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Laboratory leadership role providing clinical oversight of laboratory testing, ensuring regulatory standards are met, and delivering accurate and reliable patient test results. May include Clinical Consultant and Technical Supervisor responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Review, approve, and sign-out reports for clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results (NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception, 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 with medical literature, online variant databases, and patient demographic data.
  • Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and other laboratory personnel.
  • Set standards for laboratory testing and analytic performance; ensure these standards are maintained.
  • Analyze lab data and contribute to or write publications for high-quality scientific journals.
  • May serve as Clinical Consultant to ensure test reports include pertinent interpretation information and availability for consultation regarding results.
  • May serve as Technical Supervisor to ensure appropriate test method selection, method verification, CMS PT program enrollment, CLIA compliance, timely PT results, PT report review, corrective actions for PT, quality control programs, and validated performance characteristics for each test system.
  • Manage a team by reviewing and approving assigned work, mentoring personnel, succession planning, and contingency management.
  • Ensure HIPAA/PHI privacy training and ongoing training requirements are met; complete background check as required.

Qualifications

  • 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 required.
  • 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+ years of experience in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory analyzing, interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data.
  • Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and state regulations (California, New York).
  • Management experience.

Skills

Required:Clinical interpretation of genetic dataLaboratory managementRegulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Free testing for employees and immediate family, fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401k benefits and commuter benefits.
  • Employee referral program.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Natera

A global leader in cfDNA testing

Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.

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