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 highly motivated Senior Research Associate with a strong focus on process optimization and improvements to join the Molecular Biology product development team, joining a group of scientists who are tasked with developing and advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. degree in molecular biology, related field, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 - 4 years of industry experience in an assay development department
- Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR, DNA quantitation and analysis by LabChip and BioAnalyzer)
- Experience with Next Generation Sequencing techniques and protocols
- Experience in basic statistical analysis, working knowledge of JMP is a plus, database experience and programming is a plus
- Experience optimizing new methodologies and novel nucleic acid techniques and tests
More about this role
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Research Associate with a strong focus on process optimization and improvements to join the Molecular Biology product development team, joining a group of scientists who are tasked with developing and advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio.
The Senior Research Associate performs research and/or development tasks in collaboration with others. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Investigates creates and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement. Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
- Design, plan, and perform experiments geared towards the development of non-invasive prenatal tests and cancer detection tests.
- Autonomously and accurately plan and execute complex laboratory experiments Analyze data using advanced analytical tools
- Keep a detailed laboratory notebook; write protocols and experimental plans, and document results and scientific interpretations
- Contribute insight toward experimental findings and troubleshoot laboratory processes and protocols
- Communicate and discuss results with a multidisciplinary team...
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