CareerPlan

Assistant Laboratory Director

US - TX - AustinFull-time$134k2026-07-08 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Clinical oversight of Natera's laboratory testing for prenatal screening, oncology, and organ health, ensuring accurate patient results and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior Laboratory Director (Clinical & Technical)

Builds

Clinical molecular/cytogenetic and oncologic test reports and results

Domain

Clinical genetics, genomics, and oncology diagnostics

Required skills

Clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic testing oversight, NGS and microarray data interpretation, regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA), team management and succession planning, statistical measures in genetic testing, BSL-2 lab environment management

Preferred skills

Board certification in Clinical Cytogenetics/Molecular Genetics or Molecular Genetic Pathology, experience leading prenatal and oncology testing labs, familiarity with copy number detection methods

Technologies

SNP array analysis, NGS, microarray, CMS-approved proficiency testing programs

Responsibilities

Review and sign-out clinical molecular/cytogenetic and oncologic results; interpret NGS and microarray results in context of medical literature; set standards for laboratory testing and analytic performance; manage team development and succession planning; ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and state regulations; establish and maintain quality control and proficiency testing programs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities