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NateraBioinformatics Scientist
Natera is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Bioinformatics Research & Development team remotely within the USA. This full-time position focuses on cancer recurrence monitoring…
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Natera is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Bioinformatics Research & Development team remotely within the USA. This full-time position focuses on cancer recurrence monitoring and involves analyzing large, complex high-throughput cancer genomics datasets. Natera operates as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, concentrating on oncology, women's health, and organ health with the mission of transforming global disease management through personalized genetic testing and diagnostics. The person in…
Job Description
Natera is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Bioinformatics Research & Development team remotely within the USA. This full-time position focuses on cancer recurrence monitoring and involves analyzing large, complex high-throughput cancer genomics datasets. Natera operates as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, concentrating on oncology, women's health, and organ health with the mission of transforming global disease management through personalized genetic testing and diagnostics.
The person in this role will build computational methods, process high-throughput DNA sequencing data, and collaborate with molecular biologists and fellow scientists. This position suits individuals with a background in genomic sequencing analysis, programming experience in scientific languages like Python, and knowledge of cancer biology.
Compensation for this role ranges from $101,800 to $127,300 USD for remote USA locations, with actual pay determined by factors such as candidate experience, skill set, and specific geographic location. Natera provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, along with 401k benefits, commuter benefits, fertility care, and free testing for employees and immediate families.
Responsibilities
- Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing datasets applying knowledge of cancer biology and genomics
- Help implement and validate new statistical methods and novel algorithms
- Partner with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists to address biological questions
- Contribute to quality control and experimental design
- Assist in developing end-to-end bioinformatics pipelines and tools
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in high-throughput genomic sequencing analysis
- Strong programming skills using a scientific programming language, with a strong preference for Python
- Familiarity with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting
- Knowledge of genomics
- Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and communicate results effectively
- Ability to collaborate well while remaining self-motivated and detail-oriented
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, engineering, molecular biology, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Familiarity with cancer biology
- Familiarity with public databases such as OncoKB, COSMIC, or TCGA
- Background in statistics and machine learning
- Experience with whole genome sequencing
Core Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
- Free testing and fertility care benefits for employees and immediate families
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401k benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Employee referral program
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that this role is remote within the USA.
What is the salary range for the Bioinformatics Scientist role?
The pay range for remote USA locations is $101,800 to $127,300 USD, with actual compensation determined by factors such as skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
What education is required for this job?
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, engineering, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred.
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