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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Natera· Foresight Operations
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Boulder, CO$91.1k - $100kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Clinical Lab Supervisor overseeing lab staff, ensuring QA/QC, adherence to SOPs, and regulatory compliance within the Foresight Diagnostics unit (Natera).

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for day-to-day staffing/scheduling/setting up sample run schedules.
  • Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals.
  • Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for.
  • Monitors team members to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
  • Oversees training for new hires: works in conjunction with lead to train new hires.
  • Document nonconformance reports and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications; escalate protocol deviation to lead/supervisor.
  • Handles employee issues. Collaborates with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues.
  • Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs.
  • Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes and changes.
  • Meets regularly with individual team members to discuss goals and progress.
  • Responsible for staff performance reviews.
  • Plans and leads shift meetings.
  • Maintains team morale and professionalism; acts as role model.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
  • Go-to person when manager is not present.
  • May assist lab team in day-to-day tasks.
  • approves timecards and PTO requests.
  • Escalates lab issues and team concerns to manager; communicates problems and suggests solutions.
  • Understands the entire lab process and can identify and troubleshoot issues; knows when to escalate.
  • Ensures goals set by manager for the team are met in the lab.
  • Performs and completes side projects assigned by the manager.
  • Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams (OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, Support).
  • Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance; administers company policies affecting subordinates.
  • Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
  • Provides direct supervision to professional contributors and/or skilled, support contributors.
  • Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may be involved to meet schedules and resolve problems.
  • Works with PHI regularly and has access to PHI in paper and electronic form to perform the job.
  • Completes required HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security training within 30 days of hire.
  • Maintains current status on Natera training requirements.
  • Passes post-offer criminal background check.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
  • BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field.
  • Current MT/MLS/CLS certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
  • Proven leadership experience.
  • Able to take on projects with little supervision.

Skills

Required:Interpersonal and communication skillsLeadership and supervisionMolecular BiologyLaboratory operations and compliance

Benefits

  • 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
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Natera

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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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