Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology Research

The role

The Senior Scientist will plan, design, and execute laboratory research to advance liquid biopsy-based early cancer detection products. This role involves developing novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests and coordinating with statistics and bioinformatics teams.

What you will do

• Contributes to research and development planning and innovation
• Advances novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests
• Responsible for project-associated timeline and deliverable planning and management
• Independently develops, generates and advances new ideas
• Independently designs and executes high complexity experiments
• Coordinates the execution and analysis of experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams
• Interacts and communicates with interdepartmental teams
• Documents research progress under a Quality Management System
• Performs basic data analysis
• May manage research associates

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of industry experience or 2+ years post-doctoral research and 3+ years of industry experience
• Extensive experience designing, executing, analyzing data and problem solving of next generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA molecular biology experiments
• Track record of originating, developing and/or productizing novel nucleic acid and multiomic workflows and tests
• Strong research skills with a history of innovation and scientific accomplishment
• Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, time management and analytical skills
• Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis

Nice to have

• Cancer research experience is desired
• Experience with approaches such as: epigenetic/methylation analysis, target capture/enrichment, WGS, proteomics
• cfDNA experience is a significant plus
• Experience with automation is a preferred
• 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
• Comprehensive 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.