Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Location:
On-Site in Boulder, CO (Foresight Dx business unit, a Natera company)

Foresight Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics company pioneering non-invasive cancer detection through highly sensitive, cell-free DNA-based liquid biopsy technologies. Our proprietary methods - originally developed at Stanford University - are designed to detect smaller tumors earlier and enable more personalized treatment strategies for patients with cancer.

We sit at the intersection of molecular biology, bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS), and we translate rigorous science into clinically meaningful solutions. Following our acquisition by Natera, we now combine the agility of a mission-driven startup with the scale and resources of a global leader in cell-free DNA testing. It’s an exciting moment to join us.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, our team operates in a high accountability, collaborative environment where quality and continuous improvement aren’t just values - they’re how we work every day.

About The Role

The Clinical Lab Supervisor is a leader in Natera's lab operations 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.

What You Will Do

• Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals.
• Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for.
• Monitors team membersto ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
• Oversees training for new hires: works in conjunction with lead to train new hires.
• Document nonconformance reports 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. Collaborates with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues.
• Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs.
• Ensures alignment with teamfor reasoning behind instructions/processes and changes.
• Meets regularly with individual team membersto discuss goals and progress.
• Responsible for staff performance reviews.
• Plans and leads shift meetings.
• Maintains team morale and professionalism of team members, including by acting as role model. Adheres to Departmental Expectations.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action. Go-to person when manager is not present.
• May assist lab team in dayto day tasks.
• Keeps team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members, including by acting as role model.
• Assists the team in dayto day lab work if necessary.
• Approves timecards and PTO requests.
• Escalates lab issues and team concerns to manager. Communicates the problem and suggests possible solutions.
• Understands the entire lab process and can identify and troubleshoot issues when they arise. Understands when and howto elevate issues appropriately.
• Makes sure the goals set by manager for the team are being met in the lab.
• Performs and completes side projects assigned by the manager.
• Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, and Support.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.
• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company…