Natera

Natera

Bioinformatics Manager (Oncology Product Development)

US Remote

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 18 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.
  • The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

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.

Compensation

  • The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location.

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

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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