POSITION SUMMARY:
Natera is currently seeking a Senior/ Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research & Development team with a focus on cancer recurrence monitoring. 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 bioinformatics and algorithm development. The individual will develop novel algorithms and analyze large and complex genomics data sets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement, and validate innovative algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets based on insights in cancer biology and genomics
- Work closely with our multidisciplinary team to translate biological questions into research strategies that solve challenging problems in oncology
- Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS/PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
- 0-5 years of experience in a related field. Title will be commensurate with the combination of the degree and experience.
- Experience with NGS data analysis (e.g. mapping, variant calling, etc.)
- Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language, Python strongly preferred
- Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting
- Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and effectively communicate results
- Strong understanding of molecular, cellular, and cancer biology
- Excellent collaborative skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail
- Background in ML and statistics preferred
- Experience with WGS preferred