POSITION SUMMARY:
Natera’s Platform R&D team is seeking a skilled and driven Staff Scientist. This role involves collaborative work in a matrixed team structure to prototype and develop highly automated and scalable genomic tests. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in developing NGS assays in a high throughput environment. Candidates will apply their expertise to assess new scientific opportunities and contribute to developing state-of-the-art solutions for genomic testing.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in project planning to support the feasibility and development of new genomics assays
- Leads experimental design, execution, and analysis of studies of a defined scope within the broader project plan
- Independently plans and executes high-complexity experiments
- Organizes, interprets and documents results from verification and validation studies.
- Proposes and tests hypotheses to address technical issues and improve assay performance
- Collaborates effectively with bioinformatics, automation, and other internal team members to meet project aims
- Documents protocols, SOPs, and scientific reports under a Quality Management System
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, or a related field
- 8+ years of industry experience or 6+ years industry experience w/ postdoctoral research experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology, including DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and biofluids, library preparation, hybrid capture, qPCR, and multiplex PCR.
- Proficiency in basic data and statistical analysis using tools such as R, and/or Python.
- Proven track record of innovative research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with assay automation preferred.
- Bioinformatics skills, including PERL, Python, R, SQL, and data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), are a plus.
- Experience in somatic/germline NGS testing, liquid biopsy, transplant, or NIPT research preferred.
- Familiarity with regulated environments and design control is a plus.
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.Austin, TX$125,400—$156,800 USD
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.
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