# Senior Scientist, R&D Assay Development 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: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6191642004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-senior-scientist-r-and-d-assay-development/

## About the role

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing. We measure fetal, tumor, or donor cfDNA at the molecular level to help inform personalized health care decisions with a non-invasive test.

## What they're looking for

- Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 8+ years of related experience or a MS degree and 6 years of related experience or a PhD and 4 years of related experience
- Knowledge of high throughput NGS workflows or other genetic testing applications in clinical settings
- Experience in developing and validating molecular assays for CLIA lab testing
- Experience with automation of molecular workflows or assay transfer to automated platforms
- Experience in managing responsibilities across more than 1 project
- Must possess very strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Tags: Bio Development