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.
About the role
Natera is seeking a Scientist to join our Molecular Biology Research Team, which develops the assays behind the next generation of cancer diagnostics. As a Scientist, you will design and run epigenomics-based research and biomarker discovery studies that help expand Natera’s oncology product portfolio. You will lead your own projects and drive key pieces of larger ones, working closely with bioinformatics and statistics partners to turn experimental results into real progress. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or a closely related field, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in assay development
- Strong foundation in nucleic acid techniques and molecular biology
- Hands-on experience with NGS methods, including sample prep, library prep, target enrichment (e.g., multiplex PCR, hybrid capture), and sequencing
- Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments and troubleshoot, with evidence of independent thought and creativity in science
- Sound scientific judgment, including the ability to weigh alternative approaches
- Proficiency with analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, R, or Python
More about this role
Natera is seeking a Scientist to join our Molecular Biology Research Team, which develops the assays behind the next generation of cancer diagnostics. As a Scientist, you will design and run epigenomics-based research and biomarker discovery studies that help expand Natera’s oncology product portfolio. You will lead your own projects and drive key pieces of larger ones, working closely with bioinformatics and statistics partners to turn experimental results into real progress. This role is a great fit for someone with hands-on NGS experience, a strong molecular biology foundation, and a drive to see their work reach patients.
- Lead projects and drive substantial components of larger programs to develop and optimize assay workflows, including planning, testing, protocol development, and troubleshooting.
- Independently tackle problems of moderate-to-complex scope, recognizing when alternative methods are needed and recommending options with their tradeoffs.
- Contribute to study design for assigned projects, bringing hypotheses and proposed next steps.
- Own timelines and deliverables for your work, anticipating obstacles and adjusting direction as needed.
- Analyze and QC your...
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