Lab Affairs Manager

Summary

Join Natera as the Manager of Variant Curation and help oversee the operational responsibilities of the team, ensuring efficient and accurate curation tasks. Collaborate with various teams, monitor production metrics, and manage compliance. Review genetic variant data, provide operational support, and mentor team members. This role requires a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in genetics or a related field, along with significant experience in variant curation and supervision. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required (PhD preferred) in genetics or related field
• 5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in genetics/variant curation or related field (industry or clinical)
• 3+ years of experience in variant curation
• 2+ Experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory setting analyzing and interpreting genetic/genomic data
• Expertise in the variant review and interpretation
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and state regulations (California and New York preferred)

Responsibilities

• Alongside the Director/Sr. Director of Variant Curation, attend operational and cross-functional meetings with members of the wet-lab, Lab Directors, Quality Assurance, product managers, and Engineering teams, etc., and provide periodic updates to ensure alignment within the supervisors and production team
• Monitor production metrics developed by the Director/Sr. Director of Variant Curation, and assign priorities to the production team to ensure turnaround times are met
• Initiate and manage compliance with QA, including NCRs, CAPAs, competencies, and documentation
• Improve the troubleshooting turnaround by delegating and managing resources based on business needs
• Review genetic variant data: interpret medical literature, online variant databases, and other references to classify variants according to the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide operational support for the curation team and discuss clinical issues with Lab Directors as necessary
• Establish goals, review and approve assigned work and provide mentorship to further develop team members
• In conjunction with other supervisors, oversee individual productivity metrics and hold periodic check-ins to ensure team members meet expectations and deliverables
• Help onboard and guide junior supervisors and collaborate with other supervisors to prioritize work, validate new products, and improve workflows
• Perform various administrative tasks related to personnel management
• Assist with corrective action plans and remedial training when necessary
• Maintain ongoing competency and support periodic updates to procedures and workflows
• Ensure timely completion of training requirements, including HIPAA and PHI security training

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in genetics or related field
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and state regulations (California and New York)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits for employees and their immediate families
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program