Senior Scientist, R&D

Natera is seeking a skilled Senior Scientist to join our Molecular Biology Research Team. As a Senior Scientist, you will design and execute epigenomics-based research to develop new methods that expand Natera’s oncology product portfolio. Successful candidates must have NGS experience with a strong background in molecular biology and methylation detection techniques.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute substantially and intellectually to research and development.

• Lead projects to create novel methylation-based diagnostic tests; including planning, testing, protocol development, optimization, and transfer to Development.

• Responsible for maintaining a project timeline, including deliverable planning/ management and communication of progress directly with manager and colleagues.

• Independently develop plans, generate and advance new ideas.

• Design and execute high complexity experiments and perform basic data analysis as needed (e.g. R, JMP, Excel).

• Coordinate complex analyses with statistics and bioinformatics teams.

• Actively interact and communicate with interdepartmental teams such as Program Management, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering, Translational Science, and Product.

• May manage junior scientists and research associates.

• Document research progress under a Quality Management System.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, or a closely related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, or successful postdoctoral research with 3+ years in industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive hands-on experience with NGS methods, including sample prep, library prep, target enrichment (e.g., multiplex PCR, hybrid capture), and sequencing.

• Experience with epigenomic/methylation techniques and cfDNA is a plus.

• A background in oncology is strongly preferred.

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