Clinical Lab Supervisor & Team Leader

Natera; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Fertility care benefits

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, seeks a Supervisor of the Clinical Laboratory to oversee lab staff, coach and develop talent, and partner with senior management to meet quality objectives and GMP/CLIA/CAP guidelines.

The role partners with the manager to ensure daily operations, training, and data review are conducted to uphold high standards of performance and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 4.5+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years in a clinical laboratory.
• Master's Degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 2+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years in a clinical laboratory.
• Current ASCP certification in molecular biology (CLS, MLS, MB, MT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to professional individuals and/or skilled contributors.
• Ensure production work meets department goals.
• Administer company policies affecting subordinates.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
• Oversee training and development of all staff.
• Document nonconformances and corrective actions; escalate protocol deviations.
• Handle employee issues with manager and HR.
• Align team understanding of instructions and changes.
• Plan and lead shift meetings; meet with team members on goals.
• Serve as go-to person when manager is absent.
• Support lab team in day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain team morale and professionalism; act as role model.
• Identify trends and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, Support.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Coaching

Communication

Data review

Word processing & data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Master's degree in medical technology

ASCP certification (molecular biology)

Job description

Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, seeks a Supervisor of the Clinical Laboratory to oversee lab staff, coach and develop talent, and partner with senior management to meet quality objectives and GMP/CLIA/CAP guidelines.

The role partners with the manager to ensure daily operations, training, and data review are conducted to uphold high standards of performance and compliance in a fast-paced environment.