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Associate Laboratory Director

Natera· Laboratory Affairs
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San Carlos, CA$158.2k - $197.8kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Clinical oversight of the laboratory, ensuring testing is properly performed and regulatory standards are met, with responsibility for accurate and reliable patient test results.

Responsibilities

  • Review, approve, and sign-out reports for clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results (e.g., NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception, rare disease testing) on platforms including SNP array analysis, NGS, and other methodologies.
  • Oversee review of genetic and CNV variant data; interpret NGS and microarray results with literature, databases, and relevant patient data.
  • Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and laboratory personnel.
  • Set standards for laboratory testing and analytic performance; ensure maintenance of these standards.
  • Analyze lab data; contribute to or author publications in high-quality scientific journals.
  • May serve as Technical Supervisor, ensuring method selection, verification, proficiency testing compliance, PT results processing, QA/QC programs, maintenance of performance characteristics, remediation actions, competency assessment, and documented procedures.
  • Manage a team: review/approve work, mentor, develop personnel including succession planning and contingency management.
  • Work with PHI regularly in both paper and electronic forms; access to PHI via various technologies.
  • Complete HIPAA/PHI privacy, policy compliance, and security training within 30 days of hire; maintain current status on Natera training requirements.

Qualifications

  • MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field required.
  • Current California license/eligibility as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist required.
  • ABMGG board-certified/eligible in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics.
  • Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from NYS CLEP preferred.
  • 2+ years in a CLIA-certified clinical lab interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data.
  • Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations.
  • Management experience required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Fertility care benefits and free testing for employees and immediate families
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • Employee referral program
Last updated Aug 27, 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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