Job Title: Project Analyst
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Analyst to support complex, cross-functional initiatives within Lab Operations. This is a mid-level role requiring demonstrated experience in project delivery, strong analytical capabilities, and formal project management training (PMP certification required).
The Project Analyst will play a key role in driving projects focused oncost reduction, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also supporting initiatives acrossEHS (Environmental Health & Safety) and Sustainability. This individual will work across a highly matrixed environment, partnering with diverse stakeholders to ensure disciplined execution and data-driven decision-making.
This role reports directly to theSenior Director of Lab Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution Support Partner with project managers and operational leaders to develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource forecastsSupport execution of multiple concurrent projects within Lab Operations, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budgetDrive and support initiatives focused oncost reduction, process optimization, and operational scalability
- Partner with project managers and operational leaders to develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts
- Support execution of multiple concurrent projects within Lab Operations, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive and support initiatives focused oncost reduction, process optimization, and operational scalability
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with stakeholders across Lab Operations, EHS, Sustainability, Finance, and other business functionsCoordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure alignment on priorities, deliverables, and timelinesFacilitate effective communication in a matrixed organization
- Work closely with stakeholders across Lab Operations, EHS, Sustainability, Finance, and other business functions
- Coordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure alignment on priorities, deliverables, and timelines
- Facilitate effective communication in a matrixed organization
- Data Analysis & Reporting Develop and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and status reports related to cost savings, operational performance, and project healthAnalyze performance metrics (e.g., cost variance, schedule adherence, efficiency gains) and provide actionable insightsPrepare executive-level reporting and presentations for senior leadership
- Develop and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and status reports related to cost savings, operational performance, and project health
- Analyze performance metrics (e.g., cost variance, schedule adherence, efficiency gains) and provide actionable insights
- Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for senior leadership
- EHS & Sustainability Project Support Support projects related to environmental compliance, workplace safety, and sustainability initiativesAssist in tracking sustainability metrics and EHS-related KPIsEnsure project alignment with regulatory and corporate sustainability objectives
- Support projects related to environmental compliance, workplace safety, and sustainability initiatives
- Assist in tracking sustainability metrics and EHS-related KPIs
- Ensure project alignment with regulatory and corporate sustainability objectives
- Risk & Issue Management Identify, track, and escalate risks and issues; support mitigation planningMaintain risk registers and ensure proactive resolution strategies
- Identify, track, and escalate risks and issues; support mitigation planning
- Maintain risk registers and ensure proactive resolution strategies
- Process Improvement & PMO Support Contribute to the development and standardization of project management processes, tools, and templatesDrive continuous improvement in project execution, tracking, and reporting methodologiesEnsure adherence to PMO standards and governance practices
- Contribute to the development and standardization of project management processes, tools, and templates
- Drive continuous improvement in project execution, tracking, and reporting methodologies
- Ensure adherence to PMO standards and governance practices
- Documentation & Compliance Maintain comprehensive project documentation (charters, project plans, change logs, decision logs)Support audit readiness and compliance requirements in a regulated environment
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation (charters, project plans, change logs, decision logs)
- Support audit readiness and compliance requirements in a regulated environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
- 4–7+ years of experience in project coordination, project analysis, or project management roles
- Demonstrated experience supportingcross-functional, operational projects
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
- Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Asana)
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience building dashboards and reports
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience inlaboratory operations, healthcare, biotechnology, or diagnostics environments
- Experience supportingcost reduction or operational efficiency initiatives
- Familiarity withEHS and/or sustainability programs
- Experience with financial tracking (budgets, forecasts, cost controls)
- Exposure to regulated environments and compliance frameworks
Core Competencies
- Analytical rigor and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Effective stakeholder management and communication
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
Work Environment / Scope
- Supports multiple projects of moderate to high complexity within Lab Operations
- Works cross-functionally with operations, EHS, sustainability, finance, and technical teams
- Direct exposure to senior leadership; reports toSenior Director of Lab Operations
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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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
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