POSITION SUMMARY:

Initiates and executes pre-clinical scientific research and development in the Molecular Biology Research team. Focuses on advancing Natera’s transplant assessment portfolio and works within a research team inventing and evaluating new technologies for applications in transplant assessment, oncology, and NIPT. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research.  Maintains 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)

Documents research progress under a Quality Management System

Interacts with on-site CLIA lab, Sequencing and Process Development groups

Works with partners and outside collaborations

Communicates progress directly with colleagues and senior management

This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job

Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.

Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Associate Scientist level: Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience

Scientist level: M.S with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience; or Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 - 5 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, qPCR, multiplex PCR, digital PCR, NGS and microarrays

Epigenetic/methylation, target enrichment, cfDNA/RNA and NGS data analysis experience is a plus

Track record of originating, developing and productizing novel nucleic acid techniques and tests

Strong research skills with a history of innovation

Experience developing tests in transplant assessment, oncology, NIPT or liquid biopsy a plus

Proven success in collaborative and individual projects

Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis

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—$135,000 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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Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

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