[Hiring] Bioinformatics Scientist @Natera

Role Description

Natera is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research & Development team with a focus on cancer recurrence monitoring. The ideal candidate should have experience in sequencing data analysis, genomics, and/or algorithm development. This individual will analyze large and complex high-throughput cancer genomics datasets and assist in developing novel computational methods, integrating frameworks developed by our R&D team.

• Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing datasets utilizing understanding of cancer biology and genomics.
• Help implement and validate novel algorithms and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists to answer biological questions.
• Contribute to experimental design and quality control.
• Help develop tools and end-to-end bioinformatics pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, molecular biology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience doing high-throughput genomic sequencing analysis.

Requirements

• Experience doing NGS data analysis (e.g. mapping, variant calling, etc.).
• Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language, Python strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of genomics, with a preference for familiarity with cancer biology.
• Familiarity with public databases such as TCGA, COSMIC, or OncoKB.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and effectively communicate results.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Preferred Skills

• Background in ML and statistics.
• Experience with WGS.

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.
• Generous employee referral program.