Lab Manager, RUO
Role Overview
Join Natera’s Oncology Research Use Only (RUO) team as the Laboratory Manager.
You will take ownership of the physical operations, asset management, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance for a high-throughput Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) research laboratory.
This environment supports internal and externally contracted research studies rather than clinical diagnostic reporting.
You will operate with pace and rigor, using data to anticipate bottlenecks and treating lab compliance as the foundation of execution.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field
- At least two years of hands-on laboratory experience; lab management experience is strongly preferred
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Deep technical knowledge of laboratory safety procedures
- Practical knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and database query tools
- Rigorous organization and prioritization skills to keep equipment, inventory, and multiple project timelines on track
- Proactive problem-solving capabilities to anticipate bottlenecks and resolve them before they impact project deadlines
- Clear, direct communication skills to connect scientists, internal teams, and vendors without needing translation layers
- Strict attention to detail to maintain accurate logs, inventory, and audit-ready documentation
- Operational resilience to execute decisively during equipment issues, temperature excursions, and shifting priorities
- Think team by owning lab operations and following through with rigorous precision, ensuring the lab functions without friction
- Knowledge of relational database queries is a plus
- 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
- OUR OPPORTUNITY
- NateraTM 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
About Natera
Genetic testing company specializing in cell-free DNA diagnostics for oncology, women's health, and organ transplant monitoring.
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