Scientist, Product Development

BA/BS with 5+ years experience, MS with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ years experience in assay development and automation for the life science industry

Demonstrated track record of development and validation of automated protocols for CLIA labs

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

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 internal equity considerations.

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

Annual performance incentive bonus

Long-term equity awards

401(k) with company match

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated

Scientist

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 Scientist will be working along with internal cross functional teams on developing IVD products. The ideal candidate is a driven professional who maintains broad knowledge of molecular biology and chemistry, and applies statistical principles to experiment design and analysis. The Scientist should have an in-depth understanding of design control methods and experience with current NGS oncology diagnostics devices.

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive scientist with experience in 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.