Senior Research Associate

Natera • Austin, TX

316d • $79,400 - $99,200

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Research Associate where you'll be part of an intellectually stimulating and fast paced assay development team! In this predominantly laboratory-based role you'll engage deeply in the process of discovery as you make meticulous observations, analyze data, and unveil groundbreaking insights. Innovate by leading the investigation, creation, and development of novel methods and technologies to advance projects. Stay at the forefront of scientific evolution by immersing yourself in the latest literature and maintaining a high level of professional expertise.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in molecular biology, related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years of industry experience in an assay development department.
• Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR, DNA quantitation and analysis by LabChip and BioAnalyzer).
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing techniques and protocols.
• Experience with using automated liquid handling equipment.
• Experience in basic statistical analysis; working knowledge of JMP is a plus; database experience and programming is a plus.
• Experience optimizing new methodologies and novel nucleic acid techniques and tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and perform experiments geared towards the development of non-invasive prenatal tests.
• Autonomously and accurately plan and execute complex laboratory experiments.
• Analyze data using advanced analytical tools.
• Keep a detailed laboratory notebook; write protocols and experimental plans, and document results and scientific interpretations.
• Contribute insight 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.
• Summarize and present work in research reports and laboratory meeting presentations.
• Learn and understand the science behind ongoing research projects while simultaneously completing increasingly complex tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for Natera 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree