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Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Biotechnology firm specializing in genetic testing

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Biotechnology
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Compensation Overview

$98.5k - $135kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • BS/BA degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology program with 4 years CLIA laboratory experience
  • BS/BA, Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences, or a related field 5 years experience in a CLIA laboratory
  • Master’s degree in arts or science with a major in chemical, physical or biological sciences with 3 years experience in a CLIA laboratory
  • Master’s degree with BS/BA in Medical Technology program with 2 years experience in a CLIA laboratory
  • Current MT/MLS/CLS certification preferable from ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Able to take on projects with little supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
  • Experience in Molecular Biology
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Word processing and data management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for day-to-day staffing/scheduling/setting up sample run schedules.
  • Ensures production work is consistently completed according to department goals.
  • Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for.
  • Monitors team members to 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.
  • Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs.
  • Handles employee issues. Collaborates with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve issues.
  • Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes and changes
  • Meets regularly with individual team members to 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 day to day tasks
  • Keeps team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members, including by acting as role model.
  • Assists the team in day to 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 how to escalate 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 policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
  • Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
  • Provides direct supervision to professional individual contributors and/or skilled, support individual contributors
  • Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
  • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job
  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
  • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
  • Employee must pass post offer criminal background check.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care through accurate genetic insights and early detection of health issues.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

52%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Natera's continuous innovation, such as the launch of the Prospera Heart test with DQS, demonstrates its commitment to improving patient outcomes and maintaining market leadership.
  • The company's diverse product offerings across oncology, transplant health, and women's health provide multiple revenue streams and reduce dependency on a single market.
  • Significant investments from entities like Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA indicate strong financial backing and confidence in Natera's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Allegations of deceptive sales and billing practices could damage Natera's reputation and lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The highly competitive nature of the genetic testing market requires constant innovation and differentiation to maintain market share.

What makes Natera unique

  • Natera's focus on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) technology for a wide range of applications, from oncology to prenatal screening, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The introduction of unique features like the Donor Quantity Score (DQS) for transplant rejection detection enhances the accuracy and reliability of their tests, distinguishing them from other genetic testing companies.
  • Natera's extensive portfolio of over 200 peer-reviewed publications underscores its commitment to scientific validation and credibility, which is a significant competitive advantage.

Benefits

Flexible medical plans

Investment options

Time off

Workplace perks