Natera
Scientist R&D
San Carlos, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$117k-$146kDetected 18 hours ago
StatisticsExcelBioinformaticsPCRMolecular BiologyNGSResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
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PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly.
- We also offer a generous employee referral program!
- For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects and drive substantial components of larger programs to develop and optimize assay workflows, including planning, testing, protocol development, and troubleshooting.
- Contribute to study design for assigned projects, bringing hypotheses and proposed next steps.
- Own timelines and deliverables for your work, anticipating obstacles and adjusting direction as needed.
- Analyze and QC your own experimental data (e.g., R, JMP, Excel) and use the results to guide the next round of experiments.
- Partner with the statistics and bioinformatics teams on complex analyses and help define the metrics that matter for your experiments.
- Document research progress under a Quality Management System.
- Natera is seeking a Scientist to join our Molecular Biology Research Team, which develops the assays behind the next generation of cancer diagnostics.
- As a Scientist, you will design and run epigenomics-based research and biomarker discovery studies that help expand Natera's oncology product portfolio.
- You will lead your own projects and drive key pieces of larger ones, working closely with bioinformatics and statistics partners to turn experimental results into real progress.
- This role is a great fit for someone with hands-on NGS experience, a strong molecular biology foundation, and a drive to see their work reach patients.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or a closely related field, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in assay development.
- Required Expertise:
- Sound scientific judgment, including the ability to weigh alternative approaches.
- Proficiency with analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, R, or Python.
- Strong foundation in nucleic acid techniques and molecular biology.
- Hands-on experience with NGS methods, including sample prep, library prep, target enrichment (e.g., multiplex PCR, hybrid capture), and sequencing.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments and troubleshoot, with evidence of independent thought and creativity in science.
- Clear, organized writing for experimental plans, reports, and SOPs, with strong record-keeping habits.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Experience with cell-free DNA or liquid biopsy
- Background in oncology or cancer biomarker research
- Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows
- Experience with lab automation or assay development in a regulated 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 & Total Rewards
- Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Compensation
- $116,800 - $146,000 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
- 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.
- 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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