Scientist RD Reagent QC
Scientist RD Reagent QC
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$ 108800 - 135950
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Scientist R&D Reagent QC within the Platform group will join a tightknit and crossfunctional team of scientists and engineers who are tasked with developing a scalable and robust platform upon which the next generation of Natera clinical assays will be based. In this role the Scientist will characterize reagents used in Nateras products and develop quality control assays and manufacturing processes. Working closely with assay development scientists and automation engineers the Scientist will evaluate technologies that measure reagent properties and identify criteria used to assess reagent acceptability. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated candidate with experience in assay development that can work effectively in a fastpaced environment to ensure that the highest quality reagents are used for our patients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design develop and validate quality control assays that will be used to test both incoming and manufactured reagents.
Design execute and lead reagent characterization stability and tolerance studies.
Collaborate with automation engineers to improve reliability increase throughput and decrease costs of reagent quality control assays.
Work with Clinical Laboratory and Quality Assurance to ensure that developed methods meet Nateras rigorous quality standards.
Document results author SOPs and provide training to Operations team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy General Policies and ProcedureCompliancetraining and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30days of hire.
Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in molecular biology biochemistry or closely related field with 3 years experience in assay development for the life science industry
Masters degree in molecular biology biochemistry or closely related field with 2 years experience in assay development for the life science industry.
Doctorate in molecular biology biochemistry or closely related field with 02 years experience in assay development for the life science industry.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive handson experience in NGS assay development troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Experience performing stability studies and guard band studies is a plus.
Strong understanding of the chemistry underlying nucleic acid extraction PCR library preparation and nextgeneration sequencing.
Must have experience with various molecular biology techniques including but not limited to: next generation sequencing PCR/qPCR and nucleic acid extraction and quantification.
Must have experience performing data analysis in Excel or similar software.
Must be able to plan studies manually execute experiments in the lab analyze data and determine next steps.
Must have good communication scientific presentation and time management skills.
Experience developing reagent manufacturing processes is a plus.
Experience collaborating crossfunctionally with other groups (CLIA QA Automation) is a plus.
Coding proficiency (Python or R) and liquid handler programming experience are a plus.
San Carlos CA
$108800 $135950 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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Employment Type
Full Time
