Supervisor QC Reagent

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct supervision and follow up to individual contributors in a highly regulated environment (CLIA/CAP/ISO13485) to ensure adherence to SOPs and safety procedures.
• Perform, troubleshoot and follow up incoming inspection, manufacturing and Quality Control tests for reagent release
• Support and leads development of workflow troubleshooting and procedure improvements
• Escalate issues/concerns and suggests possible solutions and collaborates with Manager to resolve issues
• Knowledgeable & competent in Reagent Team Benchwork & Data Analysis
• Support and provide approvals for QC documentation updates
• Oversee and maintain training records for new hires
• Implement new process changes, tech transfers, planning workflow and reagent preparation and qualification.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees
• Provide direction for planning meetings to meet Turnaround time (TAT) to ensure work is consistently completed according to department goals.
• Auxiliary in Audit preparation by compiling data and prepares reports as needed.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects
• Participate in the preparation of investigations, summaries, and reports
• Assist in maintaining, updating, and approving documents pertaining to raw material specifications, reagent qualification, laboratory procedures, and department training
• Perform Record Review of Incoming Inspection, Manufacturing, Qualifications, Maintenance Log, etc
• Responsible for day-to-day operational staffing, including hiring/training of personnel.
• Administer company policies and management guidance that directly affect employees.
• Meet regularly with individual contributors to discuss goals and performance.
• Keep team morale up and maintains professionalism of team members.
• Able to take on own projects with little supervision.
• Actively interacts with interdepartmental teams such as OPS, Accessioning, Engineering, Stats, R&D, Support and Product Development.
• Follow/Ensure GLP (good laboratory practices) and GMP (good manufacturing practices) compliance
• Conduct self in a Professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Adhere to Departmental Expectations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management skills.
• Experience in PCR and other Molecular Biology Techniques.
• Understanding of Quality Control methods development and implementation.
• Supply chain, document control, and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience in a regulated environment, GMP, ISO, CLIA, CAP, and Aseptic techniques
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and perform laborious tasks
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• Duties require exposure to cold air due to frequent accessing of refrigeration/freezer units
• This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, handheld scanning device, communicate via electronics, read materials, and use equipment in reagent preparation
• Duties are performed in a laboratory setting (ie. BSL-1, BSL-2, etc.) with potentially hazardous material and in an office setting
• Duties require wearing safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat
• Duties may require working outside shift working hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime

COMPENSATION & TOTAL REWARDS

Compensation Range: $105,400 - $131,750 USD

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

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’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

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