Bioinformatics Scientist

Natera

4h • $101,800 - $127,300 • Remote

About The Position

Natera is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Bioinformatics Research & Development team, focusing on cancer recurrence monitoring. The scientist will analyze large, complex, high-throughput cancer genomics datasets and assist in developing novel computational methods and integrating frameworks developed by the R&D team. The role involves applying knowledge of cancer biology and genomics to sequencing data analysis, implementing and validating algorithms and statistical methods, and working with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists. The position is remote in the USA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, molecular biology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput genomic sequencing data.
• Experience with NGS data analysis, such as mapping and variant calling.
• Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language; Python is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of genomics, with familiarity with cancer biology preferred.
• Familiarity with public databases such as TCGA, COSMIC, or OncoKB.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and communicate results effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively; self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Background in machine learning and statistics.
• Experience with whole-genome sequencing (WGS).

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing datasets using knowledge of cancer biology and genomics.
• Help implement and validate novel algorithms and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists to address biological questions.
• Contribute to experimental design and quality control.
• Help develop tools and end-to-end bioinformatics pipelines.

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.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

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