Translational Medical Scientist

Summary

Join Natera as a Scientist in cancer genomics for a remote opportunity. You will perform genomic and clinical analysis, collaborate with various teams and external partners, communicate research findings, and work with clinicians to translate product requirements into technical specifications. This role involves working with protected health information (PHI) and requires adherence to HIPAA/PHI privacy regulations. The position demands a Ph.D. in a related field and extensive knowledge of cancer biology, genomics, and data analysis. Natera offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, as well as free testing for employees and their families.

Requirements

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Oncology, Genetics, Molecular Biology (or a related discipline)
• Solid scientific understanding or education background in cancer biology and clinical oncology
• Knowledge of cancer from both a molecular genomics and clinical perspective
• Working knowledge of genomics sequencing analysis techniques
• Knowledge of data mining and statistical analysis tools and methodologies
• Strong knowledge of R, experience in using packages ggplot2, data.table, Bioconductor
• Familiarity with querying relational databases using sql
• Knowledge and experience in the use and optimization of novel technologies and understand the competitive landscape
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Able to manage competing priorities
• Ability to proactively identify risks and address with a solutions-oriented approach
• Superb attention to detail; produces work of exceptional quality and accuracy
• Proven success in managing collaborative and individual projects
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our fast paced team

Responsibilities

• Perform genomic and clinical analysis to explore biological, scientific, and clinical questions in oncology and early cancer detection
• Collaborate with molecular biologists, computational biologists, and statisticians to build research strategies that solve challenging problems
• Collaborate with external partnerships, include academics, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies
• Communicating results and findings of analyses to academic researchers and collaborate to publish findings in high impact journals
• Work with clinicians, product managers, and key opinion leaders to transform product requirements into technical specifications for future oncology and early cancer detection products
• Work with business and biological teams to understand the research landscape and technology options
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis and has access to various technologies to access PHI in order to perform the job
• An employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but no later than the first 30 days of hire
• Maintain a current status on Natera training requirements
• An employee must pass a post-offer criminal background check

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!