Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated platforms Scientist to join Natera’s R&D group. The new team member will lead research and development efforts to evaluate new technology platforms for use with Natera’s products in cancer and prenatal diagnostics. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, enjoy working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment, and have deep knowledge across multiple NGS and microarray technologies.
Responsibilities:
•Evaluate new sequencing and microarray platforms for use with Natera’s prenatal and oncology tests
•Lead projects throughout all stages of planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, verification, validation, and launch
•Design effective experiments with the statistics and bioinformatics teams; carefully execute lab work
•Perform data analysis with advanced tools (JMP, Excel, R)
•Thoroughly document all progress under a Quality Management System
•Communicate progress directly with colleagues and senior management
•Support release and transfer of protocols to internal CLIA lab and/or external business partners
Skills and Qualifications:
•Deep technical knowledge of Illumina and Ion Torrent NGS systems, and Affymetrix SNP genotyping arrays
•Track record developing complex quantitative DNA/RNA technology applications across a variety of platforms
•Proven success in managing collaborative and individual projects, previous experience managing research associates a plus
•Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis
•Experience with nucleic acid technology relating to PCR, qPCR, multiplex PCR, and digital PCR
•Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
•Adept with Excel, basic statistical analysis, programming (e.g. PERL, python) and databases experience (SQL) are a plus
•Skills at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs, experience with Design Control a plus
•Previously functioned as a technical lead in a product development role
Education Requirements:
•Degree in molecular biology or closely a related field:
•Associate Scientist Level- Masters with > 6 years industry experience
•Scientist Level - Ph.D. with 0-4 years industry experience
•Senior Scientist Level - Ph.D. with 5-8 years industry experience
About Natera
Natera is a genetic testing company that develops and commercializes non-invasive methods for analyzing DNA. The mission of the company is to help families diagnose and manage genetic disease. In pursuit of that mission, Natera operates a CAP-accredited laboratory certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, Calif., currently offering a host of preconception and prenatal genetic testing services primarily to OBGYN physicians and in-vitro fertilization centers. In 2013, the company launched Panorama™, a safe, simple test for pregnant women that screens for the most common chromosomal anomalies in a fetus as early as nine weeks of gestation. Tests developed by Natera have not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Equal Opportunity
Natera affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran or marital status.
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We are seeking a highly motivated platforms Scientist to join Natera’s R&D group. The new team member will lead research and development efforts to evaluate new technology platforms for use with Natera’s products in cancer and prenatal diagnostics. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, enjoy working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment, and have deep knowledge across multiple NGS and microarray technologies.
Responsibilities:
•Evaluate new sequencing and microarray platforms for use with Natera’s prenatal and oncology tests
•Lead projects throughout all stages of planning, feasibility testing, protocol development, verification, validation, and launch
•Design effective experiments with the statistics and bioinformatics teams; carefully execute lab work
•Perform data analysis with advanced tools (JMP, Excel, R)
•Thoroughly document all progress under a Quality Management System
•Communicate progress directly with colleagues and senior management
•Support release and transfer of protocols to internal CLIA lab and/or external business partners
Skills and Qualifications:
•Deep technical knowledge of Illumina and Ion Torrent NGS systems, and Affymetrix SNP genotyping arrays
•Track record developing complex quantitative DNA/RNA technology applications across a variety of platforms
•Proven success in managing collaborative and individual projects, previous experience managing research associates a plus
•Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis
•Experience with nucleic acid technology relating to PCR, qPCR, multiplex PCR, and digital PCR
•Very strong analytical and problem solving skills
•Adept with Excel, basic statistical analysis, programming (e.g. PERL, python) and databases experience (SQL) are a plus
•Skills at writing clear plans, reports and SOPs, experience with Design Control a plus
•Previously functioned as a technical lead in a product development role
Education Requirements:
•Degree in molecular biology or closely a related field:
•Associate Scientist Level- Masters with > 6 years industry experience
•Scientist Level - Ph.D. with 0-4 years industry experience
•Senior Scientist Level - Ph.D. with 5-8 years industry experience
About Natera
Natera is a genetic testing company that develops and commercializes non-invasive methods for analyzing DNA. The mission of the company is to help families diagnose and manage genetic disease. In pursuit of that mission, Natera operates a CAP-accredited laboratory certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, Calif., currently offering a host of preconception and prenatal genetic testing services primarily to OBGYN physicians and in-vitro fertilization centers. In 2013, the company launched Panorama™, a safe, simple test for pregnant women that screens for the most common chromosomal anomalies in a fetus as early as nine weeks of gestation. Tests developed by Natera have not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Equal Opportunity
Natera affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran or marital status.
Natera participates in E-Verify in the United States.
Please use the following URL to apply directly
Please indicate you've seen the post on
SEQanswers