ABMGG Laboratory Director

As the Laboratory Director and one of our Laboratory Directors, you have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing. You ensure that testing is properly performed and applicable regulatory standards are met. You are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory implements testing while consistently providing accurate and reliable patient test results.

• Review, approve, and sign‑out reports for a variety of clinical molecular/cytogenetic and/or oncologic results, including NIPT, carrier screening, PGD/PGS, products of conception and oncology testing on platforms such as SNP array analysis, NGS, and other methodologies.
• Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data, interpreting NGS and microarray results in the context of medical literature, online variant databases, and relevant patient demographic data.
• Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and other laboratory personnel.
• Set standards for laboratory testing and acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure these are maintained.
• Analyze lab data and contribute to writing publications for high‑quality scientific journals.

• Ensure test reports include pertinent information for interpretation.
• Be available for consultation concerning test results and their interpretation in relation to specific patient conditions.

• Appropriate test method selection and verification to determine accuracy and precision.
• Enrollment of the laboratory in a CMS‑approved proficiency testing (PT) program and ensuring PT samples are tested per CLIA requirements.
• Return PT results within program‑established time frames and review PT reports with appropriate staff.
• Follow corrective action plans when PT results are unacceptable or unsatisfactory.
• Establish and maintain quality assessment and control programs, retaining acceptable analytic performance for each test system.
• Document remedial actions for significant deviations and report results only when systems function properly.
• Ensure personnel are appropriately trained, demonstrate competency prior to testing, and monitor competency across all testing phases.
• Maintain an approved procedure manual available to all personnel.

• Review and approve assigned work; mentor and develop personnel, including succession planning and contingency management.
• Handle PHI regularly in paper and electronic form, safeguarding access to PHI.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within 30 days of hire.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Natera training status.
• Pass required post‑offer criminal background check.

• MD/DO and/or PhD in genetics or related field.
• ABMGG board‑certified in Clinical Cytogenetics and/or Molecular Genetics, ABP board‑certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology, or equivalent doctoral‑level board.
• Current California laboratory director license as a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist or Clinical Cytogeneticist.
• Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP.
• 5 or more years of experience in a CLIA‑certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting, and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data.
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening and oncology testing, evaluating, interpreting, and reporting NGS and microarray data.
• Familiarity with next‑generation sequencing and advanced copy number detection methods.
• Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of online human genomics.
• Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening.

• Duties typically performed in a BSL‑2 lab setting.
• Standing or sitting for long periods may be necessary.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

$180,000 – $230,000 USD

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