Lead Bioinformatician

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Natera is currently seeking a Senior/Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research Team with a focus on cancer early detection. Natera’s mission is to change the management of disease worldwide by using information gained from a simple blood draw to detect disease early and proactively inform treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development, epigenetics, sequencing data processing, and applied machine learning. The individual will develop novel algorithms to analyze large and complex genomics data sets and detect cancers earlier. 

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 clinical scientists to devise creative research strategies that solve challenging problems in oncology and answer specific biological questions
• Contribute to experimental design and quality control

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field, with 5-10 years of post-PhD experience
• Highly experienced in developing state-of-the-art algorithms and/or machine learning methods
• Experience in analyzing sequencing data from cell-free DNA assays
• Experience in Python
• Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
• Ability to clearly visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form
• High scientific rigor and eagerness to teach and learn about new computational methods and biology

 

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$150,200—$183,600 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride …