Natera
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Job Summary
Natera is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join their team focused on cancer early detection through innovative algorithm development and analysis of large-scale genomics data. The role requires a strong background in bioinformatics, machine learning, and cancer biology, as well as experience with sequencing data and programming skills in Python, Linux, and cloud platforms. The candidate will lead the analysis, develop new methods, and contribute to product development and scientific dissemination. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work on impactful projects in a leading company dedicated to improving disease management.
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Job Description
Natera is currently seeking a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research & Development team with a focus on cancer recurrence monitoring. Natera’s mission is to change the management of disease worldwide by using information gained from a simple blood draw to detect disease early and proactively inform treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics and algorithm development. The individual will develop novel algorithms and analyze large and complex genomics data sets.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Innovate, design, develop, validate, and benchmark new algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets based on insights in cancer biology and genomics
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Work closely with our multidisciplinary team to translate biological questions into research strategies that solve challenging problems in oncology
- Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control
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Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
QUALIFICATIONS:
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PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Cancer Biology or similar field
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Minimum 5 years of experience working in the Bioinformatics field
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Track-record of leading and developing state-of-the-art and highly impactful bioinformatics methods
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Deep understanding of sequencing data and multiple sequencing technologies, WGS experience preferred
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Highly experienced in data analysis, statistical learning, and algorithm development
- Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language, Python strongly preferred
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Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
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Experience with AWS / cloud
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to perform hypothesis driven research, visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form
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Self-motivated and detail-oriented
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
Natera
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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