[Hiring] Bioinformatics Production Analyst/Production Engineer @Natera

Role Description

The Bioinformatics Production Analyst performs basic data analysis to provide bioinformatics support for Horizon Carrier Screening and future platform sequencing tests, while actively participating in production pipeline improvements. In this role, the analyst plays a pivotal part in ensuring Natera provides high-quality carrier screening and sequencing products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related equivalent field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline (preferred).
• Previous professional experience within the biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry (preferred).

Requirements

• Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing data and perform basic data analysis to support product development, validation studies, and incoming experiment analysis requests.
• Help move data through the analysis pipeline while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to production workflows.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to data quality, analysis pipelines, and system integration.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including biology, software engineering, lab operations, and medical/legal affairs.
• Produce high-quality written documentation, including formal study plans and technical reports.
• Regularly handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy technologies and protocols.
• Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and General Policies and Procedures Compliance training within the first 30 days of hire, and maintain current status on all ongoing company training requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families, in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• A generous employee referral program.