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
Natera is looking for a highly motivated and creative Staff Scientist to be a key member of our Molecular Biology Research Team. As a successful candidate, you will work on initiating, directing and driving to completion pre-product scientific research to expand Natera's state-of-the-art product portfolio in early cancer detection. Candidates with a proven track record developing NGS and multiomic assays will be considered, with a preference for oncology experience. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in molecular biology or closely related field
- Minimum of 8 years of industry experience or 2+ years of post-doctoral research and 6+ years of industry experience
- Must have extensive experience designing, executing, analyzing data and problem solving of next generation sequencing (NGS) and molecular biology experiments
- Track record of innovating and scientific accomplishment including, developing novel nucleic acid and multiomic techniques and tests
- Demonstrated success in thinking creatively and independently in experimental design and analysis
- Experience leading complex research projects to completion
More about this role
Natera is looking for a highly motivated and creative Staff Scientist to be a key member of our Molecular Biology Research Team. As a successful candidate, you will work on initiating, directing and driving to completion pre-product scientific research to expand Natera's state-of-the-art product portfolio in early cancer detection. Candidates with a proven track record developing NGS and multiomic assays will be considered, with a preference for oncology experience.
- Independently lead projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests; including planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, and optimization
- Contribute to the overall success of projects
- Responsible for executing projects to associated timelines and deliverables
- Work cross functionally with other groups such as bioinformatics, development, product, and project management teams
- Mentor, direct and assist junior scientific staff setting an example for good scientific practices and rigor
- Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols
- Communicate progress regularly to stakeholders, including departmental meetings and senior leadership
- Assist with strategy, risk...
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