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$ 106200 - 132700
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POSITION SUMMARY
Natera is a global leader in cellfree DNA testing. We measure fetal tumor or donor cfDNA at the molecular level to help inform personalized health care decisions with a noninvasive test. The Natera R&D Department is looking for a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the rapidly growing assay development team to help build the future of Natera. In this position you will be an integral part of highperforming teams across functions to develop laboratory tests that positively impact the business and our patients. A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of molecular biology strong scientific curiosity and high level of expertise of developing cfDNA assays through product development cycles. You will lead and support dedicated junior scientists and laboratory technicians to plan execute and manage scientific studies under design control in a regulated environment to help improve and expand Nateras stateoftheart product portfolios.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead technical projects and associated timelines and deliverables as a subject matter expert and represent the assay development group in crossfunctional project teams.
Drive the planning design and reporting of feasibility development verification and validation studies under the design control quality system.
Collaborate closely with research scientists automation engineers biostatisticians and data scientists within a dynamic R&D team to develop new and innovative molecular assays.
Communicate and document experimental data scientific findings and recommendations to R&D and other functions including Lab Operations Scientific Affairs Product Management Quality and Regulatory groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience or a MS degree and 6 years of related experience or a PhD and 4 years of related experience
Knowledge of high throughput NGS workflows or other genetic testing applications in clinical settings.
Experience in developing and validating molecular assays for CLIA lab testing.
Experience with automation of molecular workflows or assay transfer to automated platforms.
Experience in managing projects.
Must possess very strong interpersonal analytical and problemsolving skills.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced technical proficiency in:
Longrange PCR techniques including primer design and optimization.
Longread sequencing technologies (e.g. PacBio).
NGS assay development using Illumina sequencing platforms.
qPCR ddPCR and multiplex PCR.
Experience in longrange PCR techniques and longread sequencing technologies is a plus.
Handson experience with highthroughput sample processing and automated liquid handling systems in a CLIAregulated lab.
Advanced data analysis skills utilizing tools such as JMP and Excel comfort with programming languages like Python and R and proficiency with bioinformatics tools and platforms.
Knowledge of design verification/validation processes compliant with the U.S. and E.U. regulatory standards.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
A proactive solutionsoriented mindset and demonstrated success in collaborative and individual projects.
POSITION LOCATION
Austin TX (Preferred)
San Carlos CA
Austin TX
$106200 $132700 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera is a global leader in cellfree DNA (cfDNA) testing dedicated to oncology womens 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 worldclass institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera youll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry youll 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!
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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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
