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Laboratory Director (ABMG)

Natera · San Carlos, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Natera's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Natera's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Natera
high
143 stale, 24 reposted of 220 open
Hiring momentum
377 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Natera's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Natera.

About this role

The Laboratory Director at Natera will oversee the Early Cancer Detection program, ensuring high standards in laboratory testing and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing laboratory processes, implementing new testing methodologies, and providing clinical support. The role also involves mentoring staff, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality control in genetic testing.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Natera as an employer.

What you need

  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening and oncology testing
  • Familiarity with next-generation sequencing
  • Knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection
  • Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology
  • Familiarity with online human genomics

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite some duties being performed remotely
  • Position requires handling of Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Travel required for this position is less than 10%
  • Vague mention of working various shifts, weekends, and/or overtime

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Listed by Natera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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