# Lead Bioinformatics Scientist (Oncology) at Natera

- Company: Natera
- What the company does: Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care. Backed by Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://natera.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: US Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6233270004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-lead-bioinformatics-scientist-oncology/

## About the role

Natera is seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Oncology Bioinformatics team and support the development, validation, and clinical application of our NGS-based assays. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analysis for wet lab support and extensive experience with NGS data, with a focus on building solutions for oncology applications. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree in bioinformatics (or a related field) with 10 years of post-graduate experience, or PhD with 4 to 8+ years of post-graduate experience (preferred)
- Expert knowledge of bioinformatics tools for NGS, including sequencing QC and secondary analysis such as variant calling
- Experience with WES/WGS/targeted sequencing of tissue and cfDNA, and with somatic variant calling (SNVs, indels, CNVs, fusions) on these data
- Working knowledge of statistical methods for assay performance evaluation, and ability to collaborate with biostatisticians on study design
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, R, and shell
- Fluency in exploratory data analysis and visualization of complex datasets, with the ability to distill observations into actionable recommendations

Tags: Molecular Biology Informatics &...

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