Senior Laboratory Manager, Translational Oncology

1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Lead day-to-day laboratory operations across multiple discovery and translational oncology research groups.
  • Own space planning, equipment lifecycle management, cold-storage infrastructure, and shared-resource coordination.
  • Lead laboratory build-outs, including instrument procurement, installation, and validation.
  • Manage laboratory consolidation, cleanout, decommissioning, and relocation efforts, including equipment mapping and workflow optimization.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives such as Green Lab certification programs and identify opportunities for energy and resource efficiency.
  • Oversee compliance with EH&S, institutional safety standards, and equipment qualification requirements.
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison to Facilities, Procurement, Instrument Services, Research Supply, Safety, and Business Operations.
  • Work with IT to integrate computational pipelines with existing compute infrastructure.
  • Manage vendor relationships, capital planning, and equipment procurement in line with research priorities and budget constraints.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of laboratory personnel, including space assignments and equipment access.
  • Develop functional assays or support translational research workflows as needed.
  • Lead recurring lab forums and operational communication cadences to keep research and operations teams aligned.
  • Mentor and support junior lab staff and model best practices in laboratory conduct, documentation, and organization.

Requirements

  • B.S. or higher in a life science discipline such as Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in a research laboratory setting.
  • At least 3–5 years in a formal lab management or operations leadership role within biotech or pharma.
  • Direct experience supporting translational or oncology research programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale laboratory infrastructure projects such as relocations, equipment fleet management, and cold-storage optimization.
  • Familiarity with flow cytometry, cell-based assays, tissue culture, and/or preclinical research workflows.
  • Experience with single-cell sequencing and spatial genomics technologies is a plus.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across scientific, facilities, compliance, and business operations stakeholders.
  • Experience with sustainability or green lab programs is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.

Benefits

  • Compensation range of $142,300 to $177,850 USD base pay.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • Long-term equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits.
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families, plus fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • Commuter benefits and an employee referral program.

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