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Scientist R&D

Natera· Molecular Biology Informatics & Statistics
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San Carlos, CA$116.8k - $146kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Scientist to design and run epigenomics-based research and biomarker discovery studies in oncology, leading projects and collaborating with bioinformatics and statistics teams to translate experiments into progress.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects and drive substantial components of larger programs to develop and optimize assay workflows, including planning, testing, protocol development, and troubleshooting.
  • Independently tackle problems of moderate-to-complex scope, recognizing when alternative methods are needed and recommending options with their tradeoffs.
  • Contribute to study design for assigned projects, bringing hypotheses and proposed next steps.
  • Own timelines and deliverables for your work, anticipating obstacles and adjusting direction as needed.
  • Analyze and QC your own experimental data (e.g., R, JMP, Excel) and use the results to guide the next round of experiments.
  • Partner with the statistics and bioinformatics teams on complex analyses and help define the metrics that matter for your experiments.
  • Communicate findings clearly to peers and leadership through written reports and meeting presentations.
  • Document research progress under a Quality Management System.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or a closely related field, with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in assay development.

Skills

Required:Molecular biology techniquesNGS methodsExperiment design and troubleshootingData analysis toolsScientific communication

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
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • Fertility care benefits
  • Employee referral program
Last updated Oct 22, 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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