natera

Design Transfer Scientist

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At a Glance

Location
San Carlos, California, United States
Employment
employment_required
Experience
8+ years
Posted
2026-06-22T13:15:47-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Automation
  • Clinical
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Experience with automated high-throughput NGS assays

Hands-on expertise with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, including DNA/RNA extraction, targeted enrichment, or library preparation

Direct experience executing molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies

Strong operational knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI) within regulated clinical diagnostic manufacturing environments

Proven track record authoring comprehensive study plans, validation protocols, and technical reports

Proficiency in statistical analysis with experience using specialized software such as Minitab or JMP

Responsibilities

Join Natera's Bio Development Team as a

Design Transfer Scientist

to lead the transition of our market-leading In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays from R&D into scalable clinical operations.

This role bridges molecular biology with manufacturing execution, requiring an ownership mindset to build robust, compliant production pipelines that directly impact patient care.

The ideal candidate combines rigorous laboratory execution with robust data analysis and precise technical documentation to deliver production-ready protocols.

Own and execute process validations, stability studies, and study protocols, translating raw experimental data into final technical reports