Natera
Bioinformatics Manager (Oncology Product Development)
San Carlos, CA
Sponsorship not specified$154k-$193kDetected 17 hours ago
PythonMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceStatisticsIntellectual PropertyBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyRadiologyResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingBiostatistics
About the role
- Natera is currently seeking a Bioinformatics Manager to join the Bioinformatics team focused on Oncology Product Development.
- This position requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with biostatistics, molecular biology, software engineering and commercial departments.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics and data science, optimally with experience in the analysis or modeling of DNA methylation data, and an established record of project and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort to develop, optimize, and improve tools and analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including the detection of cancer-associated variants or methylation patterns and the implementation of evidence-based quality control thresholds.
- Provide input on experiment design, analysis and interpretation based on expert understanding of Natera's technology and relevant mathematical principles.
- Set standards for rigorous data analysis and lead the production of high-quality documentation.
- In this role, the individual will manage a team of Bioinformaticians and Data Scientists and provide technical leadership in the design, development and validation of ctDNA-based diagnostic tests.
- Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (bioinformatics, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or similar).
- Minimum of 4-8 years of post-graduate experience in a data science and/or bioinformatics role and 1-3 years of experience as technical lead in diagnostics or a related field
- Desirable, but not required:
- Experience leading technical projects, including defining and meeting project milestones, delegating tasks to more junior team members, and ensuring the quality of technical deliverables.
- Experience moving algorithm-based products through commercialization and launch in a medical or biological application such as diagnostic testing, medical imaging, or biotechnology
- Prior experience analyzing or modeling DNA methylation data.
- Proven ability to apply mathematical principles to solve real estimation problems and implement practical solutions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to independently make sound judgments and find creative solutions to moderately complex problems.
- Compensation & Total Rewards
Skills
- Experience using Python or R for scientific data analysis and visualization.
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling/machine learning, including probability theory and estimation/classification methods.
- Experience with analysis of next-generation sequencing data, preferably including algorithm development or optimization.
- Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Annual performance incentive bonus
- Long-term equity awards
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Additional wellness and work-life benefits
Compensation
- $154,000 - $192,500 USD
Benefits
- 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.
- Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
Company info
- We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
Equal opportunity
- Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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