Program Manager - Genomics Lab Platform

Company: Invitae
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people.

Program Manager - Genomics Lab Platform

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Hybrid: 50% onsite, 50% remote

The mission of the laboratory platform team is to enable sustainable, scalable growth while delivering operational and platform excellence to our operators and patients. As a program manager, you will play a strategic role in defining how we continue to scale our labs as well as defining the standard for modern laboratory systems. You will work directly with the technical teams who build and support automated molecular laboratory workflows. You will collaborate with teams who develop assays, perform data analysis, and build software to support workflow execution. This is a unique opportunity to drive scalability and growth of the Invitae platform across multiple locations while working with a highly talented multi-disciplinary team.

What You'll Do:

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects that enable new features and functionality of our genomics laboratory automation platform
• Work closely with laboratory automation engineers and their collaborators including molecular biologists, software engineers, and laboratory operations staff, on projects ranging in scope from robotic workcell development, to evaluation of new lab instrumentation, to deployment into operational environments
• Develop an understanding of our robotic systems, standardize the documentation of the lab workflows, and contribute to the planning of strategic initiatives
• Drive progress toward milestones and measure success against team and company objectives
• Communicate progress toward our goals to leadership and stakeholders
• Within the first year of joining our team, your contributions will accelerate implementation of new laboratory automation and specimen logistics workflows What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's of Science and 5 years of total relevant experience or significant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Self-starter who is organized and highly detail oriented
  • Demonstrated ability to support or lead projects to completion
  • Experience gathering technical and functional requirements and applying methodologies to make trade-offs that meet company and customer needs
  • Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills with the ability to present technical and functional requirements in a concise manner to varied audiences Preferred Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience as a business analyst or similar role practiced at requirement gathering and workflow diagramming
    • Previous experience with requirement gathering for laboratory workflows or automated workflows
      By joining Invitae, you'll work alongside some of the world's experts in genetics and healthcare at the forefront of genetic medicine. We've created a culture that empowers our teams and our teammates to have the biggest impact and to explore their interests and capabilities. We prize freedom with accountability and offer significant flexibility, along with excellent benefits and competitive compensation in a fast-growing organization.
      
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      This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible paid time off, Spring Health, Carrot Fertility, participation in a 401k with company match, ESPP, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Invitae also offers generous paid leave programs so you can spend time with your new child, recover from your own illness or care for a sick family member.
      
      California Pay Range
      
      $91,900 - $114,800 USD
      
      Please apply even if you don't meet all of the "What you bring" requirements noted. It's rare that someone checks every single item, it's ok, we encourage you to apply anyways.
      
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