# Senior Scientist, R&D Design Transfer & Product 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: San Carlos, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6185497004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-senior-scientist-r-and-d-design-transfer-and-product-development/

## About the role

The Senior Design Transfer Scientist will lead and support the transition of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays from R&D to Operations. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting all design transfer activities while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and documentation.

## What they're looking for

- PhD. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience, OR
- Master’s degree in the fields above with 7+ years of relevant industry experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in the fields above with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- Communication : Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical data clearly to non-technical audiences
- Execution : Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and drive deliverables to completion
- Knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI) within GLP/GMP environments is highly desired

Tags: Bio Development