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Senior Scientist R&D

Natera

Natera seeks a Senior Scientist in Molecular Biology R&D to design and execute laboratory research advancing liquid biopsy-based cancer detection assays. The role requires NGS assay development expertise and experience with multiomic approaches in oncology, based in San Carlos, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and execute laboratory research for liquid biopsy diagnostic test development
  • Develop, optimize, and transfer nucleic acid-based diagnostic protocols to the Development team
  • Design and conduct high-complexity experiments independently
  • Coordinate experimental execution and analysis with statistics, bioinformatics, and interdepartmental teams
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and may supervise research associates

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or related field
  • 5–8 years industry experience or 2+ years postdoctoral research
  • Demonstrated expertise developing NGS assays
  • Experience applying multiomic approaches to oncology
  • Proficiency in basic data analysis tools (R, JMP, Excel)
  • Ability to design and execute complex experiments independently
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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