Manager Clinical Laboratory- Extractions 2nd 3rd shift
Manager Clinical Laboratory- Extractions 2nd 3rd shift
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager Clinical Lab is a key leader in Nateras lab operations who oversees and directs the development planning implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies. The Manager ensures compliance with good manufacturing practices and CLIA/CAP guidelines and effective use of materials equipment and employees in producing quality products. Monitor and control staffing / labor capital expenditures and manufacturing performance. Develops budget and monitors expenditure. Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies procedures and programs. Selects develops and evaluates linemanagement to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction of Senior lab leadership and in close collaboration with other Laboratory leadership this individual
provides operational and strategic leadership to laboratory products assigned to the individual
Generates and routinely provide executive level production/departmental summaries
Monitors workflow and ensures production goals and deadlines are met (e.g. TAT SLA)
Engages in future planning and scales employees and equipment appropriately
Gathers and monitors metrics on production deadlines efficiency s waste and error rates
Monitors the quality control/assurance programs test results and equipment (if applicable)
Uses metrics in decisionmaking and drive changes across the team (e.g. cost reduction quality improvement)
Refines current lab process through continuous improvement projects
Goto person when Senior lab leadership is not present; goto person for knowledge of process and product.
Responsible for seamless transition of automation and test improvement/additions into production workflow while
adhering to the proper change control process
Analyzes and troubleshoots lab processing errors; provides recommendations on how to proceed to key
stakeholders
Document nonconformances and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established
performance specifications as needed.
Maintains an organized safe and efficient work area for the team
Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS Accessioning Engineering Stats R&D and Support.
Handles employee issues: complaints disciplinary actions etc. Collaborates with Senior Manager and/or Human
Resources to resolve issues
Knows and is ready to explain Nateras core values.
Meets regularly with Supervisors to discuss goals and progress
Performs routine skiplevels with individual team members
Responsible for performance review of direct reports and overseeing performance review of entire staff
Plans and leads team meetings
Develops highperforming employees by providing them with learning opportunities crosstraining opportunities and
new challenges whenever possible
Recognizes and rewards talent through merit reviews promotions and recognition programs
Manages the training program for direct reports
Notifies management of all requirements for tools supplies etc.
Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)
Manages perhaps through subordinate supervisors the coordination of the activities of a section or department with
responsibility for results including costs methods and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible
for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in medical technology laboratory science chemical physical or biological sciences with 4.5 years of industryrelated experience with at least two years working in a clinical laboratory or masters degree with 2 years of industryrelated experience with at least two years working in a clinical laboratory
A minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership experience and/or effectively managing a team preferred
Current ASCP certification in molecular biology (CLS MLS MB MT)
Current CA State CGMBS or CLS license is required for roles in California.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional multitasking organizational and communication skills
Excellent computer skills including MS Excel and Google Suite
Strong problem solving and prioritization skills
Independent selfstarter comfortable working in teams at all levels
Experience in building and managing a high performing group of engaged and motivated employees
Experience with working on a Laboratory Operations floor
Knowledge and experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools
Experience with LIMS and SQL queries preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Duties typically performed in office setting
Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
Duties may require working weekends
Austin TX
$101400 $126700 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera is a global leader in cellfree DNA (cfDNA) testing dedicated to oncology womens 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 worldclass institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera youll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry youll 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!
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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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
