# Senior Bioinformatics Scientist 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: San Carlos, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6236939004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

Natera is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics team dedicated to early cancer detection. As a core member of the Research and Development department, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative computational solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a robust background in algorithm development, high-throughput biological data analysis, and scalable pipeline architecture. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Cancer Biology, or a related quantitative field
- 0–3 years of professional or postgraduate experience in bioinformatics or computational biology
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present complex computational findings to diverse cross-functional stakeholders
- Deep expertise in high-throughput DNA sequencing (NGS) analysis, including sequence alignment, mapping, and clinical-grade variant calling
- A proven track record of developing state-of-the-art, high-impact bioinformatics methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithm design, and computational complexity analysis

Tags: Molecular Biology Informatics &...

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