Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Summary

Join Natera's Bioinformatics Research Team as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, contributing to cancer recurrence monitoring. This hybrid/remote (US-based) position involves analyzing large cancer genomics datasets and developing novel computational methods. You will design, implement, and validate algorithms, collaborate with biologists and other scientists, and contribute to experimental design and quality control. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in a relevant field, 5+ years of high-throughput genomic sequencing analysis experience, and strong programming skills (Python preferred). A track record of developing computational methods or publishing highly cited papers is highly valued. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, free testing for employees and their families, fertility care benefits, and more.

Requirements

• PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, molecular biology, or a related field with a focus on cancer genomics preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience doing high-throughput genomic sequencing analysis
• Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language, Python strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate innovative algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets based on insights in cancer biology and genomics
• Collaborate with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists to answer biological questions
• Contribute to experimental design and quality control
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Track-record of developing state-of-the-art computational methods or highly cited publications
• Highly experienced in algorithm development, data analysis, and/or machine learning
• Strong domain expertise in genomics, with a preference for familiarity with cancer biology
• Deep understanding of sequencing data
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting
• Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and effectively communicate results
• Excellent collaborative skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail
• Background in machine learning and statistics preferred

Benefits

• Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• 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!