Scientist, R&D

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an inquisitive and creative Scientist to initiate and execute scientific research studies in the Molecular Biology Research team. This researcher will help build new products and product improvements in NGS-based non-invasive diagnostic tests. The scientist focuses on advancing Natera's Women's Health portfolio and works within a research team inventing and evaluating new technologies for applications in women's health, transplantation, and oncology. This scientist plans and executes laboratory research while maintaining broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes substantially and intellectually to research or development

• Performs duties largely independent from manager

• Leads in-lab efforts to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests

• Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work

• Independently develops plans, generates and advances new ideas

• Independently designs and executes moderate to high complexity experiments

• Coordinates the execution and analysis of effective experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams

• Performs basic data analysis (e.g. R, JMP, Excel)

• Communicates progress directly with colleagues and senior management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in molecular biology, tissue or cellular biology, immunology or closely related field

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of industry experience or M.S with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology.

• Experience with nucleic acid technologies relating to PCR, Hybrid Capture, qPCR, multiplex PCR, digital PCR, and NGS

• cfDNA and NGS data analysis experience is a plus

• Strong research skills with a history of innovation

• Experience developing non-invasive tests is a plus

• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adept with Excel and basic statistical analysis

• Bioinformatic capabilities, programming (e.g. PERL, python) and databases experience (SQL) are a plus

• Skilled at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs

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.

San Carlos, CA

$108,800-$135,950 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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