Sample Management Manager

Natera
Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 99,500 - 124,400Function: Laboratory & Clinical OperationsExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Team management","Communication","Troubleshooting","Ownership mindset","Data-driven problem solving"]

Join Natera’s R&D operations to lead sample management for clinical diagnostic specimens, overseeing biobanking, cold-chain logistics, and the complete sample lifecycle. You’ll build standardized SOPs, manage Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for integrity and traceability, and ensure compliance with GMP/GLP/ISO and HIPAA/PHI requirements. Lead, train, and performance-manage a team while using data to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvements, and support audits and regulatory inspections.

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Natera
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Sample Management Manager

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Job Summary

Join Natera’s R&D operations to lead sample management for clinical diagnostic specimens, overseeing biobanking, cold-chain logistics, and the complete sample lifecycle. You’ll build standardized SOPs, manage Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for integrity and traceability, and ensure compliance with GMP/GLP/ISO and HIPAA/PHI requirements. Lead, train, and performance-manage a team while using data to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvements, and support audits and regulatory inspections.
Location: Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Laboratory & Clinical Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement standardized procedures for sample intake, storage, tracking, and distribution.
  • •Manage compliance with regulatory guidelines (e.g., GMP, GLP, ISO) and company policies, including documentation for audits and inspections.
  • •Lead, train, and performance-manage the Sample Management team to execute SOPs and safety procedures and maintain staffing coverage.
  • •Operate and administer LIMS to maintain sample integrity and traceability, and use data to troubleshoot discrepancies and root-cause issues.
  • •Partner with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to align sample management practices and pressure-test workflows for continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 99,500 - 124,400
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401kPaid LeaveCommuter BenefitsFree Testing

Key Requirements

  • •BS/BA degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • •8+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree.
  • •Minimum 3 years of team management experience.
  • •Experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment with ownership mindset for independent project management.
  • •Proficiency with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and strong skills in data analysis and wet lab operations.
Experience:8+ yearsClinical diagnosticsBiobankingBiorepository sample managementRegulated environmentCell-free DNA (cfDNA)
Education:Bachelor's in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences, or related field
Skills:Team managementCommunicationTroubleshootingOwnership mindsetData-driven problem solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:LIMSExcelGMPGLPISOHIPAAPHIQSRMolecular biology

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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