Staff Scientist, Molecular Biology Research

The role

You will lead projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests. This includes planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, and optimization to expand the product portfolio in early cancer detection.

What you will do

• Independently lead projects to create and develop novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests
• Contribute to the overall success of projects
• Execute projects to associated timelines and deliverables
• Work cross functionally with bioinformatics, development, product, and project management teams
• Mentor, direct and assist junior scientific staff
• Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols
• Communicate progress regularly to stakeholders
• Assist with strategy, risk management, documentation, and improvement of processes

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, time management and analytical skills

Nice to have

• Cancer research experience is desired
• Experience with approaches including: epigenetic/methylation analysis, target capture/enrichment, WGS, proteomics
• cfDNA experience is a significant plus
• Experience with automation is a plus
• Experience managing and providing basic leadership to research associates and junior scientists
• Skilled at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus
• Long-term equity awards
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Free testing for employees and immediate families
• Fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• Commuter benefits

About the company

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The team consists of statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals.