Natera - Senior Scientist, IVD Product Development

San Carlos, CA - Hybrid$138k - $173k+ Equity3mo ago

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Requirements

• BA/BS with 8+ years experience, MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ 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 • Experience implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-throughput automated assays utilizing liquid handler robots • Strong individual contributor as well as dedicated team player • Experience designing and executing studies including stability, guard banding, reproducibility and repeatability and QC method development • Data analysis (JMP) required, coding skills (Python or R), and liquid handler programming experience are a plus • Excellent communication, organizational, record-keeping, planning, attention to detail and time management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to collaborate cross-functionally with other groups (regulatory affairs, CLIA, LIMS, lab operations QA, automation, research)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate automated high-throughput NGS assays that will be run in a commercial CLIA laboratory • Manage assigned technical projects and associated timelines and deliverables in NGS-based assays. Mentor and manage the functional activities of junior employees • Design and execute moderate to high complexity experiments and perform basic data analysis (e.g. JMP, R, Excel) • Collaborate with other assay development scientists on the specifications of assay, reagent, equipment and quality metrics for future production assays • Work with Clinical Laboratory and Quality Assurance to ensure that developed methods meet Natera’s rigorous quality standards • Coordinate with multiple internal groups (automation engineering, laboratory operations, bioinformatics, statistics, project and product management) and serve as point person to ensure the successful identification and timely execution of projects • Write project protocols, reports and SOPs and train lab operations operators on protocols. • Lead verification activities • Identify areas for continuous improvement and actively contribute to the effort of introducing better practices to improve production workflows and shorten TAT for patient samples • May manage Research Associates

Benefits

• 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 • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) • 401(k) with company match • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Additional wellness and work-life benefits • 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.