Senior Research Associate, Product Development

Experience with IVD product development and design controls

Strong understanding of the chemistry underlying nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies

Hands-on experience in reagent preparation and quality control for NGS-based assays

Experience with high-throughput automated assays utilizing liquid handler robots

Experience executing studies including stability, guardbanding, reproducibility and repeatability.

Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment under CLIA/CAP

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and company holidays

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing.

We measure fetal, tumor, or donor cfDNA at the molecular level to help inform personalized health care decisions with a non-invasive test.

with a strong focus on process optimization and product verification studies to join the Early Cancer Detection product development team involved in advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio.

The Senior RA will be working with internal cross functional teams to develop IVD products.

The Senior RA should have an in-depth understanding of design control methods and experience with current NGS oncology diagnostics devices.

We are looking for a driven and rigorous Senior RA with experience in both NGS-based assay development under design control,  specifically for submission to FDA and other regulatory bodies,  who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment to ensure that the highest quality clinical assays are developed and launched for our patients.