LOCATION:

This will be an On-Site role working out of our South San Francisco, CA office

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Scientist, Platform leads, initiates, and executes laboratory experiments to aid in product development. This position requires investigating the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problem solving with an emphasis in somatic NGS work.  We are seeking an individual who maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and can work well in an exciting fast paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Autonomously and accurately design somatic experimental plans and execute complex laboratory experiments such as analyte extractions, next-generation library preparation, hybrid capture and sequencing Evaluate and integrate new emerging technologies in genomics Write protocols and document results and scientific interpretations Contribute insight toward experimental findings and trouble-shoot laboratory processes and protocols Communicate and discuss results with a multidisciplinary team including biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, software engineers and senior management Perform basic data analysis This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job 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 Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience. Master’s in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field, with 2 years of industry experience. PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field, with 0-2 years of industry experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Must have hands-on experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including PCR, QRT-PCR, digital PCR, nucleic acids extractions and sequencing. Must be able to handle manual work/pipetting involving high throughput sample testing. Must have experience in data analysis using Excel or other data statistical analysis tools. Must have excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills Demonstrate success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis. Extensive experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) methods and techniques. Extensive experience in optimizing laboratory methodologies and troubleshooting complex problems. Skilled at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs Epigenetic/methylation, target enrichment, working with cfDNA/RNA/FFPE tissues and NGS data analysis. Programming and operating liquid handlers is a plus. Programming languages such as python is a plus. Must have excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills. The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $108,800—$135,950 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. 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.

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 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!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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