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Senior Scientist, R&D Design Transfer & Product Development

Natera· Bio Development
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)$115.8k - $144.7kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior Design Transfer Scientist responsible for planning, executing, and documenting design transfer of IVD NGS assays from R&D to Operations, leading validations, method development, quality/risk activities, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design Transfer & Validation: Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), stability studies, and study protocols; perform data analysis and author final reports
  • Test Method Development: Support test method development, characterization, and Test Method Validation (TMV), including generation of manufacturing specifications
  • Quality & Risk Management: Lead Risk Management activities (including FMEAs); establish and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR)
  • Sustaining & Change Control: Lead change control activities to evaluate and determine the impact of design changes to on-market products
  • CAPA & Troubleshooting: Investigate product or process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain to establish raw material and consumable pipelines; present status updates, data, and technical proposals to cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of industry experience; OR Master’s degree with 7+ years; OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience

Skills

Required:NGS workflows (DNA/RNA extraction, targeted enrichment, library preparation)Data analysis and statisticsCommunication
Nice to have:Study design and documentationQuality Systems

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and dependents; free testing for employees and immediate families; fertility care benefits; pregnancy and baby bonding leave; 401k benefits; commuter benefits; employee referral program
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Natera

A global leader in cfDNA testing

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.

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