Lauren Owens

Invitae

Invitae is a leader in medical-grade genetic testing, driving genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Invitae is aggregating the world's medical-grade genetic tests into a single service with higher quality, faster turnaround time, and lower prices. By driving down the cost of genetic testing we make it affordable and accessible to everyone who can benefit. Why medical genetics? Within each of us lies information coded in our DNA that can transform our health. Unlocking those answers to make medicine more personalized requires highly specialized, multidisciplinary collaboration. Our platform is setting the standard for the exploding medical genetics industry by harnessing the power of advanced technologies – robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering – and world-class genetic expertise. We provide genetic information that guides decisions for patients facing a vast array of health questions, from ultra-rare diseases and the most common cancers to starting a family. The team driving our mission thrives in a culture designed to enable innovation at scale. We are grounded in freedom with responsibility and a universal sense of urgency and ownership. Employees are empowered to speak up, try new things and make decisions that push us forward. We provide all employees with opportunities to grow and advance, supported by flexible work hours, unlimited paid time off, the ability to work anywhere for many roles and the satisfaction of doing meaningful work. Each day at Invitae means driving forward toward a new era in which everyone can have their health decisions guided by genetics.