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
We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join our highly collaborative Molecular Biology Research team. The Senior Scientist, will plan, design, and execute laboratory research to advance Natera’s growing liquid biopsy-based early cancer detection product portfolio. For this role, we require a candidate with experience developing NGS assays, with the ideal candidate having a demonstrated track record of creatively applying multiomic approaches to oncology applications. 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
- Minimum of 5 - 8 years of industry experience or 2+ years post-doctoral research and 3+ years of industry experience
- Must have extensive experience designing, executing, analyzing data and problem solving of next generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA molecular biology experiments
- Track record of originating, developing and/or productizing novel nucleic acid and multiomic workflows and tests
- Strong research skills with a history of innovation and scientific accomplishment
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, time management and analytical skills
More about this role
We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join our highly collaborative Molecular Biology Research team. The Senior Scientist, will plan, design, and execute laboratory research to advance Natera’s growing liquid biopsy-based early cancer detection product portfolio. For this role, we require a candidate with experience developing NGS assays, with the ideal candidate having a demonstrated track record of creatively applying multiomic approaches to oncology applications.
- Contributes intellectually and creatively to research and development planning and innovation
- Advances novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests including, planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, optimization, and transfer to Development
- Responsible for project-associated timeline and deliverable planning and management
- Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work
- Independently develops generates and advances new ideas
- Independently designs and executes high complexity experiments
- Coordinates the execution and analysis of experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams
- Actively interacts and communicates with interdepartmental teams such as Operations, Program...
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