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Posted 4 hours agoAssociate Scientist R&D
at Natera
Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Independently design experimental plans and execute laboratory experiments of a defined scope such as analyte extractions, next-generation library preparation, hybrid capture and sequencing.
- Collaborate with project teams to design, develop, and validate assays for commercial launch.
- Document protocols, SOPs, and scientific reports under a Quality Management System.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Natera is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Scientist to join the R&D Platform team, focusing on building scalable assays to advance our product portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on
- experience with NGS technologies and automated platforms. Candidates will apply their expertise to assess new scientific opportunities and contribute to developing state-of-the-art genomic tests for oncology treatment and monitoring applications. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform basic data analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related field with 4-6 years
- experience in assay development for the life science industry.
- Master’s in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field, with 2+ years of industry experience.
- Expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology, including DNA/RNA extraction from tissue and biofluids, library preparation, hybrid capture, qPCR, and multiplex PCR.
- Proficiency in basic data and statistical analysis using tools such as R, JMP, or Excel.
- Experience in optimizing laboratory methodologies and troubleshooting complex problems.
- Experience in writing clear plans, reports and SOPs. •
- Experience in oncology, solid tumor and liquid biopsy, transplant, or NIPT research is a plus. •
- Experience in programming and operating liquid handlers is a plus. •
- Experience in programming languages such as python or R is a plus.
- Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.
Benefits
- 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: •
- Annual performance incentive bonus •
- Long-term equity awards •
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) •
- Generous paid time off and company holidays •
- Compensation Range $89,900 — $112,350 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY
- 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.
- 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
Contact
- For more information, visit www.natera.com .
- Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
- Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @ natera.com email domain ONLY.
Additional details
- Contribute insights toward experimental findings and troubleshoot laboratory processes and protocols.
- Communicate and discuss results with a multidisciplinary team including biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, software engineers and managers.
- Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis. •
- Strong communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, and time management skills.
- 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 and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
- 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.