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$ 123500 - 156600
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POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for an inquisitive and creative Senior Scientist to initiate direct and execute preproduct scientific research. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions products and problem solving. Maintains broad knowledge of stateoftheart principles and theories. Must have experience with nextgeneration DNA/RNA sequencing general nucleicacid technologies or protein screening
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributes substantially and intellectually to research and development
Leads projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid or protein based diagnostic tests; including planning feasibility testing protocol development optimization verification validation and launch
Responsible for executing projects as per associated timelines and deliverables
Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work
Develops plans generates and advances new ideas
Performs basic data analysis including statistics
Independently designs and executes moderate to high complexity experiments
Coordinates the and analysis of effective experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams
Documents research progress under a Quality Management System
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:
Ph.D. in molecular biology biochemistry or closely related field or equivalent experience
Senior Scientist with minimum of 5 years of industry experience or 2 years of postdoctoral research 3 years of industry experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have handson experience with nextgeneration sequencing (NGS) technologies and basic molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA multiplex PCR hybrid capture digital PCR epigenetic/methylation
Must be able to handle manual work/pipetting involving high throughput sample testing.
Must have experience in data analysis statistics data interpretation and results reporting.
Track record of originating developing and productizing novel nucleic acid techniques and tests
Extensive experience in optimizing laboratory methodologies and troubleshooting complex problems.
Must have excellent communication organizational recordkeeping planning and time management skills
Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis
Adept with data analysis and statistical testing using Excel JMP R or other data analysis environments
Bioinformatics capabilities programming (e.g. PERL python) and database experience (SQL) are a plus
Experience in programming and operating liquid handlers is a plus.
Skilled at writing clear plans reports and SOPs
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San Carlos CA
$123500 $156600 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
