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Senior Scientist R&D

Natera· Molecular Biology Informatics & Statistics
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San Carlos, CA$116.8k - $146kfull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Scientist to plan, design, and execute laboratory research advancing Natera’s liquid biopsy-based early cancer detection products, with experience in developing NGS assays and multiomic approaches to oncology.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes intellectually and creatively to research and development planning and innovation
  • Advances novel nucleic acid based diagnostic tests including, planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, optimization, and transfer to Development
  • Responsible for project-associated timeline and deliverable planning and management
  • Thoroughly comprehends the objectives and vision of the work
  • 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
  • Actively interacts and communicates with interdepartmental teams such as Operations, Program Management, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Engineering, Translational Science, and Product
  • Documents research progress under a Quality Management System
  • Communicates progress directly with manager and colleagues.
  • Performs basic data analysis (e.g. R, JMP, Excel)
  • May manage research associates
  • Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire
  • Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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

Skills

Required:Next-generation sequencing (NGS) design and analysisMultiomic workflow developmentCommunication and collaborationExperimental design and independent scientific judgment

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
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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