# Sr Research Associate 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: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/natera/jobs/6212114004?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-sr-research-associate/

## 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

Tags: Bio Development

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/natera-sr-research-associate/