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NateraSenior Bioinformatics Scientist
Natera is seeking a full-time Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join its research and development department remotely within the USA. Operating as a global leader in cell-free…
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Natera is seeking a full-time Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join its research and development department remotely within the USA. Operating as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, the organization focuses on oncology, women's health, and organ health with the goal of making personalized genetic testing standard medical care. In this role, the professional will focus on early cancer detection by designing computational solutions, building automated analysis workflows, and evaluating…
Job Description
Natera is seeking a full-time Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join its research and development department remotely within the USA. Operating as a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, the organization focuses on oncology, women's health, and organ health with the goal of making personalized genetic testing standard medical care.
In this role, the professional will focus on early cancer detection by designing computational solutions, building automated analysis workflows, and evaluating complex genomic data. The position suits a versatile candidate who can function independently or collaborate across departments with statisticians and wet-lab scientists.
The compensation range for this remote USA position is $117,400 to $146,800 USD, with actual pay determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.
Responsibilities
- Create and validate statistical models and algorithms for early cancer detection using large genomic datasets
- Build and deploy automated pipelines for clinical diagnostics focusing on quality control, variant calling, and fusion detection
- Perform code reviews, manage technical documentation, and optimize core computational architecture
- Examine multi-omic data utilizing internal high-performance pipelines alongside statisticians and wet-lab scientists
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Cancer Biology, or a related quantitative field
- Zero to three years of postgraduate or professional experience in computational biology or bioinformatics
- Strong communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams
- Expertise in high-throughput DNA sequencing analysis, mapping, alignment, and clinical-grade variant calling
- Advanced understanding of algorithm design, computational complexity, and data structures
- Proficiency in Python, scientific libraries including NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn, and Linux command-line environments
- Experience using workflow orchestration languages, preferably WDL, and cloud-based computing via AWS
- Knowledge of cancer biology biomarkers, analytical methods, and public genomic databases such as COSMIC, TCGA, or OncoKB
Qualifications
- Proven history of creating high-impact bioinformatics methodologies
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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What is the salary range for the Senior Bioinformatics Scientist position?
The salary range for this remote USA position is $117,400 to $146,800 USD, though final compensation depends on individual skills, experience, and location factors.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the job posting lists the role as remote within the USA.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Cancer Biology, or a related quantitative field.
What benefits are offered to employees?
Eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, 401k benefits, commuter benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, and free testing and fertility care for employees and their immediate families.
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