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Manager, High-throughput Process Optimization

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Job Description - Manager, High-throughput Process Optimization

POSITION SUMMARY: 


As the Manager of Process Optimization you will lead transformative initiatives to optimize high-throughput diagnostic processes, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness of Natera’s commercial oncology tests. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in laboratory automation, workflow optimization, and scaling up lab processes, directly impacting the company's ability to adapt to its rapidly growing oncology market.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Lead high-impact projects to optimize and scale Natera’s high-throughput on-market commercial oncology product line

  • Expert in high-throughput test development and lab automation 

  • Identify areas that need attention and manage a team driving product updates/optimizations for on-market products.

  • Drive innovation in workflow optimization and automation; collaborate with operations, product management and other cross-functional teams to implement process improvements

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, working with Lab Directors, QA and Regulatory Affairs as appropriate


QUALIFICATIONS: 



  • Ph.D or MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field 

  • Deep understanding of complex systems and underlying molecular biology processes

  • Proven track record in development, launch and optimizations of high throughput NGS diagnostic tests on automated platforms

  • 5+ years of relevant managerial experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge of CLIA / NYS / IVD / CTA regulatory requirements in the biotech and healthcare industries

  • Experience with multi-omics test systems and fully automated work cell platforms is a plus


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 



  • Process Improvements and Optimization

  • Project Management

  • Team Leadership in Matrix Organization

  • Analytical Thinking and Problem-solving

  • Strategic Planning

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Excellent Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance CLIA / NYS / IVD / CTA

  • Risk Management


 

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.


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.


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.


If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 


Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/


Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.


For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams 
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page 

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