Bioinformatics Production Analyst/Production Engineer

Natera

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About The Position

The Bioinformatics Production Analyst performs basic data analysis to provide bioinformatics support for Horizon Carrier Screening and future platform sequencing tests, while actively participating in production pipeline improvements. In this role, the analyst plays a pivotal part in ensuring Natera provides high-quality carrier screening and sequencing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related equivalent field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of genomics, relevant NGS analyses (mapping, variant calling, etc.), and NGS file types is required. e.g. Know how to run pipelines and knowledge of pipeline platforms/languages (WDL, Nextflow).
• Ability to produce high quality written documentation for varying audiences, e.g. validation reports
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team.
• Team player, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Previous professional experience within the biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience using Python for data analysis and plotting preferred.
• Experience using Linux command-line tools and relational databases (SQL) preferred, knowledge of data visualization tools/platforms a plus (plotly).
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Claude Code, and how to leverage them to streamline workflows and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing data and perform basic data analysis to support product development, validation studies, and incoming experiment analysis requests.
• Help move data through the analysis pipeline while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to production workflows.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to data quality, analysis pipelines, and system integration.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including biology, software engineering, lab operations, and medical/legal affairs.
• Produce high-quality written documentation, including formal study plans and technical reports.
• Regularly handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy technologies and protocols.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and General Policies and Procedures Compliance training within the first 30 days of hire, and maintain current status on all ongoing company training requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level