Senior Scientist, R&D

Natera•San Carlos, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join our highly collaborative Molecular Biology Research team. The Senior Scientist, will plan, design, and execute laboratory research to advance Natera’s growing liquid biopsy-based product portfolio. For this role, we require a candidate with experience developing NGS assays, with the ideal candidate having a demonstrated track record of creatively applying multiomic approaches to oncology applications.

Requirements

Ph.D. with a minimum of 5 - 8 years of industry experience or 2+ years post-doctoral research and 3+ years of industry experience
Must have extensive experience designing, executing, analyzing data and problem solving of next generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA molecular biology experiments.
Strong research skills with a history of innovation and scientific accomplishment.
Must have excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, time management and analytical skills.
Experience managing and providing basic leadership to research associates and junior scientists.
Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis.
Skilled at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs.

Nice To Haves

Cancer research experience is desired.
Experience with approaches such as: epigenetic/methylation analysis, target capture/enrichment, WGS.
cfDNA experience is a plus.
Track record of originating, developing and productizing novel nucleic acid and multiomic techniques and tests.
Experience with automation is a plus.
Bioinformatic capabilities, programming (e.g. python) and database experience (SQL) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Contributes intellectually and creatively to research and development planning and innovation.
Leads Oncology projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests; including planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, feasibility, optimization, and transfer to Development.
Responsible for project-associated timeline and deliverable planning and management.
Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work.
Independently develops plans, generates and advances new ideas.
Independently designs and executes high complexity experiments.
Coordinates the execution and analysis of effective experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams
Performs basic data analysis (e.g. R, JMP, Excel).
May manage research associates.
Very strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Documents research progress under a Quality Management System.
Actively interacts and communicates with interdepartmental teams such as SciOps, Program Management, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering, Translational Science, and Product.
Communicates progress directly with manager and colleagues.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual performance incentive bonus
Long-term equity awards
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Additional wellness and work-life 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!