Associate Scientist, R&D
About the role
This is a six-month contract role located in San Carlos with the potential to extend or convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, execution, and reporting of assay development and validation studies under the design control quality system
- Prepare and characterize contrived clinical samples at the whole blood, plasma, or cell-free DNA (cfDNA) levels
- Write clear and comprehensive study plans, execution protocols, research reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Process laboratory specimens with meticulous attention to detail, employing advanced techniques in LIMS, database queries for accurate tracking and verification
- Conduct independent experimentation, including reagent preparation and Quality Control (QC) for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays
- Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks, document results accurately, and communicate findings through comprehensive research reports and lab meeting presentations
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: B.S. degree with 2-5 years of experience, M.S. degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 0-2 years of industry experience
- Proven industrial experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) based assays and protocols
- Extensive hands-on laboratory experience with nucleic acid and DNA/RNA molecular biology techniques, including extractions, PCR, NGS library preparation, hybrid capture, and DNA quantitation
- Experience with high-throughput sample processing and automated liquid handling equipment in a CLIA lab environment
- Familiarity and experience with cell-free DNA (cfDNA) technologies
- Experience in Design of Experiments (DOE), including stability testing, guard banding, and reproducibility/repeatability validations
- Previous experience working in a regulated environment
- Experience utilizing basic statistical analysis for experimental data
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and time management skills, with a proven ability to produce work of exceptional accuracy
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team culture
Pay and Benefits
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. Remote USA $50—$57 USD
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.
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
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/