Scientist R&D

Overview

We are seeking an innovative Scientist to join Natera’s Platform Technologies team within the Research & Development organization. In this impactful role, you will conduct pre-product research to develop and advance cutting‑edge NGS technologies and expand Natera’s growing technology portfolio by planning, designing, and executing laboratory research. Additionally, you will investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential products and problems, based on your broad knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in molecular biology and demonstrated experience in developing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies.

• Contributes substantially and intellectually to research and development
• Leads research projects to design and demonstrate the feasibility of novel nucleic acid based diagnostic methods
• Defines project plans with stakeholder input and coordinates efforts to achieve milestones within established timelines
• Plans and executes complex laboratory experiments, analyzes data, and applies insights to guide and refine project direction
• Coordinates the execution and analysis of effective experiments with statistics and bioinformatics teams
• Proposes, investigates, and implements innovative solutions to advance research objectives and overcome technical challenges
• Provides regular updates at project team and departmental meetings on project progress, outcomes, and next steps to ensure alignment and transparency

• Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, genomics, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience post-Ph.D., or at least 1 year of industry experience following the completion of postdoctoral research
• Hands‑on experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and sample preparation methods, including DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, target enrichment (e.g. multiplex PCR, hybrid capture), and DNA sequencers
• Experience conceptualizing, prototyping, and advancing NGS technologies from initial concept to product development
• Strong research skills with a track record of designing and implementing innovative and scalable solutions
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical testing using tools such as Excel, JMP, R, or Python
• Proven success in partnering with bioinformatics and data science teams to drive project advancement
• Demonstrated ability to write clear project plans, study protocols, and standard operating procedures

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.