POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Supervisor will support the R&D department by maintaining highly functional and operational R&D laboratories in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to build and oversee efficient laboratory operations that allow research associates and scientists to seamlessly execute experiments and complete ongoing company projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Perform ordering of laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and samples. Plan and forecast consumption levels based on current and upcoming project load. Coordinate and/or perform lab equipment repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance. Onboard new equipment and optimize space usage and workflow. Manage Lab Associates and/or Equipment Associates. Support R&D Laboratory Operations Director with EHS compliance, Space Planning and Usage, Lab and Equipment Support, and Procurement. Monitor equipment performance. Manage equipment usage. Write and update SOPs to guide subordinate employees. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations. Work with EHS to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory. Monitor chemical and biohazardous waste streams. Act as the main point of contact for lab personnel with inquiries related to safety, supplies, purchasing, demonstrations, and miscellany. Clearly communicate all process changes or reasons for implementation to lab staff and be able to accept feedback. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

BS or MS in biological sciences or related fields. 2-3 years of previous lab management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Proficient in basic molecular biology technologies and instruments: PCR, sequencing, liquid handling, solution preparation, sample storage and processing, etc. GLP/GCLP/GMP experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with equipment IQ/OQ/PQ, preventative maintenance, calibration, monitoring, and management. Knowledge and experience with laboratory inventory management. Knowledge and experience with EHS compliance. Knowledge and experience with facility environment and monitoring. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Great attention to detail. Self-motivated. Ability to optimize workflows by identifying and eliminating redundancies. Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally. Capable of performing basic handyman activities (assembling wire shelving, cabinets, lab benches, mounting wall racks, etc.). Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.

 

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