Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Natera is seeking an innovative Scientist, R&D to join Natera’s Oncology Product Development Team. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated candidate with experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) assay development, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure that the highest quality clinical assays are developed and launched for our patients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design development, verification, and validation studies with stakeholder input and coordinate efforts to achieve milestones within established timelines
- Lead the integration of automated workflows with digital systems, such as LIMS and LabVantage (LV). Support the design and execution of integration testing
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify the root cause of problems and develop solutions to resolve problems effectively
- Plan and execute moderate to high complexity experiments
- Perform basic data analysis (e.g. Excel, JMP). Coordinate the analysis of studies with biostatistics and bioinformatics teams
- Provide regular updates at project team and departmental meetings on project progress, outcomes, and next steps to ensure alignment and transparency
- Author and review SOPs, study reports, and transfer documents for production implementation
- Train team members on new SOPs and automated workflows
- Provide support to lab operations, including troubleshooting and providing technical guidance
- Be flexible to handle multiple tasks and priorities, and perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ph.D with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong understanding of the chemistry underlying nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies
- Must be able to independently design and execute experiments, interpret results, and decide on next steps
- Must have extensive hands-on experience with various molecular biology techniques including but not limited to: NGS, PCR/qPCR, and nucleic acid extraction and quantification
- Experience with the development of automated workflows is highly desired
- LDT product development and validation experience is highly desired
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficient in data analysis using tools such as Excel or JMP
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and demonstrated success in collaborative and individual projects
- Demonstrated ability to write clear project plans, study protocols and reports, and SOPs
Compensation & Total Rewards
This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:
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Annual performance incentive bonus
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Long-term equity awards
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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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401(k) with company match
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Generous paid time off and company holidays
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Additional wellness and work-life benefits
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.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
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