POSITION SUMMARY:
Associate Quality Engineer (AQE) supports the quality system processes of the Natera CLIA laboratories and activities associated with CE-IVD kits and software. The AQE works with senior level QE’s to address supplier issues, nonconformances and corrective actions that impact the CLIA laboratory operations. This position may also represent QA on product development projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support internal and external audits (CLIA/CAP, ISO 13485, customer)
- Support CAPA, Deviation, Change Requests and Nonconformance investigation and reporting
- Write/revise procedures and forms
- Perform statistical analysis/hypotheses testing (AQL’s etc) as required
- Support Quality systems compliance to CLIA, FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and HIPAA
- Participate in the management of Approved Suppliers
- Follow established company standard operating procedures and good documentation practices
- Review manufacturing/QC batch records
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Position requirements are a B.S. or equivalent in science, engineering or related field
- At least 4 years of experience in medical diagnostic, CLIA laboratory, or Life Sciences industry; 2 years experience working in a Quality role preferred
- Audit experience – internal audits, third party audits and/or regulatory audits
- American Society of Quality certifications (CQE) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of CLIA/CAP regulations, ISO 13485 standard and/or FDA QSRs (21 CFR 820)
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Good technical writing and communication skills
- Independent worker, a self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills
- Has an ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment
Preferred skills: - Hands on experience with DNA Isolation and Purification, PCR, Cell Culture, Sequencing, Bioinformatics etc.
- Demonstrated good judgment, excellent attention to detail, excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are desired with the ability to be flexible and collaborate on multiple projects
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!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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Skills Required
- B.S. or equivalent in science, engineering or related field
- At least 4 years of experience in medical diagnostic, CLIA laboratory, or Life Sciences industry
- 2 years experience working in a Quality role
- Audit experience (internal, third-party, and/or regulatory audits)
- Knowledge of CLIA/CAP regulations, ISO 13485, and/or FDA QSRs (21 CFR 820)
- Experience supporting CAPA, Deviation, Change Requests and Nonconformance investigations
- Ability to perform statistical analysis/hypothesis testing (AQLs)
- Experience reviewing manufacturing/QC batch records
- Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good technical writing and communication skills
- Follow established SOPs and good documentation practices
- American Society for Quality certification (CQE)
- Hands-on experience with DNA isolation, PCR, cell culture, sequencing, bioinformatics
- Independent worker with strong organizational and planning skills
Natera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Natera and has not been reviewed or approved by Natera.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice, fertility support, and free Natera tests for employees and families are emphasized alongside dental, vision, and life/disability coverage. These elements indicate robust core health coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and equity is described as a significant part of compensation in some roles. This accessibility to ownership can meaningfully augment overall pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A flexible, no‑accrual PTO policy and parental leave are positioned as part of the package. This breadth suggests meaningful time‑off provisions are included.
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What We Do
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. Where some set out to build a test, we set out to achieve a mission: change the management of disease worldwide by using DNA testing to proactively inform treatment. Through a cfDNA technology platform approach, we've pioneered noninvasive testing in unlimited applications—each with their own potential to revolutionize care for patients. #TeamNatera includes clinicians, scientists, biostatisticians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from around the world. Our diverse teams blend a passion for patients with deep clinical, scientific, and technological roots. Natera’s tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy.
