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Senior Director, Laboratory Operations
Natera INC · 🇺🇸 San Carlos, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Natera INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director Sales Operations” (Information Technology Project Managers) in IN: $118k–$118k, median $118k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 48 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 12 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Director, Laboratory Operations is responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of operations in order to provide the highest quality service including: clinical laboratory and laboratory operations. Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensure efficiency and quality. • Ensure efficient and customer-friendly service. • Oversee all clinical and technical functions of laboratory, which includes: day-to-day production, equipment and reagent qualification, and training. • Lead trouble-shooting teams to address urgent issues. • Ensure that operations maintain all personnel, equipment and consumable resources necessary to match the demand and projections. • Maintain and expand laboratory infrastructure, including personnel, equipment, and inventory. • Ensure efficient and effective use of resources and personnel within laboratory. • Lead process improvements throughout the laboratory. • Operationalize and implement new product launches. • Maintain the resources required for effective turnaround times for all patient testing. • Organize training and development programs for laboratory and support staff. • Work with senior leadership to execute on short and long-term strategy. • Recruit, retain, train, and develop employees and conduct performance management activities. Develop a team-oriented culture within and between departments. • This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and have an access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job. • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: • BS/BA (or equivalent) in a biological science, similar field of study, or equivalent. MS is preferred. • California licensed Clinical Lab Scientist or CGMBS preferred. • 10+ years of experience in laboratory administration or related field. • 5+ years of management & leadership experience • 5+ years of high-complexity-testing, high volume lab operations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Lean Six Sigma experience; Black Belt certified is a plus. • GLP, GMP, or FDA experience is strongly preferred. • Knowledge and experience with clinical and/or public health laboratory laws. • Demonstrated ability to achieve operational improvement leading to quality and/or efficiency improvements. • Experience in troubleshooting, process improvement, and workflow analysis. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. • Must be proficient with excel or other data analysis tools To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. • Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupti