Supervisor, Clinical Lab

Position Summary The Supervisor of the clinical laboratory is a member of the Operations Department whose role is to oversee employees' performance and serve as a liaison between employees and senior management to meet company goals and quality objectives. The supervisor is responsible for daily supervision of lab staff performing duties such as laboratory testing and data review. Duties include but are not limited to coaching, motivating, staffing, evaluating, and training staff. The supervisor works closely with the manager to ensure company and team goals are met while adhering to good manufacturing practices and CLIA/CAP guidelines. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Monitors team members to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures Oversees training and development of all staff members Document nonconformances and all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications as needed. Escalates protocol deviation to lead/supervisor. Handles employee issues in collaboration with the department manager and Human Resources. Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes and changes Plans and leads shift meetings. Meets regularly with individual team members to discuss goals and progress Go-to person when manager is not present. May assist lab team in day-to-day tasks Keeps team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members, including by acting as role model. Identifies trends and issues and effectively executes solutions Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 4.5+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years working in a clinical laboratory or Master's Degree in medical technology, laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological sciences with 2+ years of industry-related experience with at least two years working in a clinical laboratory Current CA State CGMBS or CLS license is required for roles in California. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proven leadership experience Able to take on own projects with little supervision. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. 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 $107,400 — $161,200 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…