Supervisor, R&D Sample Management

Natera
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Interpersonal skills","Compliance focus","Attention to detail","Ability to manage competing priorities"]

Lead R&D Sample Management operations to support clinical diagnostics and clinical trials. Direct daily staffing, scheduling, and operational setup; manage biobanking, cold-chain logistics, and sample shipment coordination with CROs and partners. Oversee receipt, registration, storage, and inventory of samples, maintaining accurate LIMS records and reconciling inventory. Ensure compliance with federal regulations, SOPs, lab safety, and PHI handling requirements while training and monitoring team readiness.

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Natera
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Supervisor, R&D Sample Management

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Job Summary

Lead R&D Sample Management operations to support clinical diagnostics and clinical trials. Direct daily staffing, scheduling, and operational setup; manage biobanking, cold-chain logistics, and sample shipment coordination with CROs and partners. Oversee receipt, registration, storage, and inventory of samples, maintaining accurate LIMS records and reconciling inventory. Ensure compliance with federal regulations, SOPs, lab safety, and PHI handling requirements while training and monitoring team readiness.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Direct daily staffing, scheduling, and operational setup for the Sample Management team.
  • •Serve as primary operational lead for clinical study and trial sample management, using data to resolve logistical inquiries.
  • •Coordinate incoming and outgoing compound shipments with CROs, partners, and collaborators.
  • •Manage receipt, registration, storage, and inventory of samples for R&D and clinical trials, fulfilling interdepartmental requests.
  • •Maintain precise sample records in LIMS, reconcile inventory periodically, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, SOPs, lab safety procedures, and PHI handling.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsuranceDisabilityCommuter BenefitsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline.
  • •At least 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an industry setting.
  • •Experience with clinical study or trial sample management (plus).
  • •Knowledge of GxP and ICH requirements and best practices.
  • •Basic knowledge of LIMS and database query tools; Microsoft Excel and SQL experience preferred.
Experience:4+ yearsClinical trialsBiobankingLaboratory operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsCompliance focusAttention to detailAbility to manage competing priorities
Tech Stack:LIMSMicrosoft ExcelSQLLaboratory Information Management System

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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