Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Summary

Join Natera's Bioinformatics Research Team as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, contributing to cancer detection through innovative algorithm development and data analysis. This hybrid/remote position (US-based) requires expertise in genomics, sequencing data processing, and machine learning. You will design, implement, and validate algorithms, collaborate with scientists, and ensure data quality. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in a relevant field and extensive experience in sequencing assays and pipeline development. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families. Additional benefits include paid leave, 401k, and more.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field with a strong emphasis on cancer epi/genomics
• Extensive hands-on experience in sequencing assays and pipeline development
• Proven track-record of developing state-of-the-art computational methods for high throughput sequencing data processing
• Strong foundation in quantitative reasoning, statistical analysis and applied machine learning
• Strong computational and programming skills, with hands-on experience with Python and its scientific library stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
• Ability to perform hypothesis driven research, visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form
• High scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biology

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate innovative algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets related to cancer detection
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
• Work closely with molecular biologists and clinical scientists to solve challenging problems
• Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control

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!