Manager of Data Analysis for Lab Production Support, Extended-Hours Support (ExHS)

Natera; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance incentive bonus

Long-term equity awards

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Natera is seeking a Manager of Data Analysis for Lab Production Support within the DSPE group in California. The role leads an ExHS shift team ensuring timely, accurate data analytics support to production teams, including product management and lab operations.

The candidate will implement data analytics solutions, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve processes and data reliability in a highly regulated lab setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in data analysis, statistical modeling, or analytics production support in regulated environments (e.g., CLIA/FDA).
• Minimum 2 years in team management or leadership role.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FDA guidelines, and laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ExHS shift team and drive accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Ensure timely resolution of production data analysis tickets and SLA adherence.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on new technologies and procedures.
• Represent ExHS teams in stakeholder meetings and report on performance metrics.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements across DSPE.

Skills

Python

SQL

Snowflake

Data analysis

Statistics

Leadership

Communication

GitHub/GitLab

Data pipelines

Machine learning basics

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, or Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Important: This position will work in one of the following three Extended-Hours Support (ExHS) shift teams:

1. Weekend Shift Team
1a. Rotation 1: Sunday to Thursday (9AM–5PM), Friday and Saturday off
1b. Rotation 2: Tuesday to Saturday (9AM–5PM), Sunday and Monday off

2. Early-Morning Shift Team
2a. Rotation 1: Monday to Friday (4AM–12PM Pacific Time), Saturday and Sunday off
2b. Rotation 2: Tuesday to Saturday (4AM–12PM Pacific Time), Sunday and Monday off

3. Late-Evening Shift Team
3a. Rotation 1: Monday to Friday (3PM–11PM Pacific Time), Saturday and Sunday off
3b. Rotation 2: Sunday to Thursday (3PM–11PM Pacific Time), Friday and Saturday off

Important notes:

• During hiring, candidates will select and commit to one shift team (Weekend, Early-Morning, or Late-Evening).
• Once hired and onboarded, the team member will work exclusively within that shift team.
• ExHS team members rotate quarterly (every three months) between their team's two rotations.
• There are no rotations between shift teams.

This is an exciting opportunity in our Data Science Production Engineering (DSPE) department at Natera (a global leader in precision medicine and genomics testing), to lead a team providing key data analytics services for our lab production operations. As a Manager of Data Analysis for Lab Production Support, you will work in one of the above three DSPE Extended-Hours Support (ExHS) shift teams, during the specified rotation hours. You will have the opportunity to apply innovative data analytics solutions, directly support the most cutting‑edge medical diagnostics and genomics applications, and make real & immediate impact to patients and healthcare providers, by ensuring the specific ExHS shift team's timely and accurate data analytics support to production teams, e.g., product management team, lab operations teams, lab director teams, and genetic counselor teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and mentor the specific ExHS shift team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Measure, report, and continuously improve team operational effectiveness.
• Define and track team objectives, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Provide career growth opportunities, feedback, and performance assessments for team members.
• Encourage individual contributors (ICs) to pitch ideas for process improvements and innovations.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure timely and accurate resolution of production escalations data analysis tickets.
• Train and coach team members on new technologies, procedures, and guidelines/best practices.
• Enforce operating procedures for compliance, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage and improve tracking systems for workload, capacity, and ticket SLAs.

Communication and Collaboration

• Represent the Extended‑Hours Support (ExHS) teams in stakeholder meetings.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Establish regular stakeholder reporting mechanisms.
• Translate complex analytical results into actionable recommendations for cross‑functional partners.
• Effectively and correctly elevate issues encountered to other DSPE teams.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to streamline operations.
• Identify and elevate risks such as data model changes that impact project timelines or ticket TAT.
• Collaborate with the overall DSPE team to develop new and improve existing support solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science).
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a highly regulated environment, e.g., CLIA and/or FDA compliant settings.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in data analysis and/or statistical modeling in data production, data engineering, data analytics, analytics production support roles.
• Minimum 2 years in a team management role.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and FDA guidelines.
• Working knowledge of the business processes and requirements of diagnostic laboratories.
• Proven track record in managing production escalations, data workflows, and team operations.
• Experience with healthcare data, and clinical terminology is a plus.
• Functional understanding of next‑gen sequencing workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Proficient in Python and SQL development.
• Working knowledge of Snowflake platform technologies.
• Strong SQL skills for querying and retrieving data from complex data sources in a structured format.
• Strong understanding of various statistical concepts (parametric & non‑parametric distributions, hypothesis testing, probability, regression).
• Proficient in aggregating data, preparing, cleaning data, and data mining using SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their practical applications in real‑world datasets.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Good documentation practices and coding style.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience using version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab for managing code and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Strong integrity.

Compensation & Total Rewards

This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

• 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

Compensation Range $165,000 — $200,000 USD

Our Opportunity

Natera™ is a global leader in cell‑free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world‑class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

What We Offer

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

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