Staff Pathologist

Position Overview

In this position, the Pathologist will have clinical oversight of Natera’s laboratory testing. You will ensure that testing is properly performed, and applicable regulatory standards are met. You are responsible for ensuring that the laboratory implements testing while consistently providing accurate and reliable patient test results. You will also be responsible for the proper maintenance of the histology lab for FFPE tissue block processing, slide staining/cover slipping/scanning, and performance evaluation of the Histo Techs (HTs and/or HTLs) and other lab personnel.

Review patient specimens prior to testing in collaboration with other applicable stakeholders.

Review clinical notes (e.g., chief complaint and treatment history) and pathology reports for tumor information and perform tumor circling on H&E slides for molecular testing, helping to identify an alternative optimal FFPE block(s) and/or tumor specimen if the current sample is inadequate.

Review, approve, and sign‑out reports for oncology testing, mainly on NGS platforms, but may also include SNP array analysis and other methodologies.

Oversee the review of genetic and CNV variant data: interpret NGS and microarray results in the context of medical literature, online variant databases and other references along with relevant patient demographic data.

Provide clinical and technical support for genetic counselors and other laboratory personnel. Set standards for laboratory testing and acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure these are maintained.

Analyze lab data, contribute to or write publications for high‑quality scientific journals.

Serve as Clinical Consultant. Responsibilities include ensuring proper utility of assays, test selection, report completeness, and consultation on test results.

Serve as Technical Supervisor. Responsibilities include ensuring appropriate test method selection, method verification, proficiency testing, quality control, remedial actions, personnel training, and documentation of procedures.

Manage a team. Review and approve assigned work; mentor and develop personnel, including succession planning.

• MD/DO degree and ABP board‑certified/eligible in AP/CP and Molecular Genetic Pathology preferred.
• Qualified for unrestricted Medical License to practice in the state of CA (current California Medical License holder preferred).
• Qualified or Current Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing from the NYS CLEP required.
• Five or more years of experience in a CLIA‑certified clinical laboratory setting analyzing, interpreting and reporting clinical genetic/genomic data (fresh MGP fellowship graduates will be considered).
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, California, and New York state regulations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience leading a laboratory offering prenatal screening and oncology testing and evaluating, interpreting, and reporting out NGS and microarray data.
• Familiarity with next‑generation sequencing, and/or knowledge of advanced methods of copy number detection.
• Strong background in human and medical genetics, and oncology with a familiarity of online human genomics.
• Understanding of statistical measures utilized in genetic testing and screening.

Location:

Austin, TX

Salary Range: $160,900 - $201,100 USD

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.

Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Employees and immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits and more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity…