POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Research Associate with a strong focus on process optimization and improvements to join the Molecular Biology product development team, joining a group of scientists who are tasked with developing and advancing Natera’s oncology product portfolio. The Senior Research Associate performs research and/or development tasks in collaboration with others. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Investigates creates and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement. Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, plan, and perform experiments geared towards the development of non-invasive prenatal tests and cancer detection tests. Autonomously and accurately plan and execute complex laboratory experiments Analyze data using advanced analytical tools Keep a detailed laboratory notebook; write protocols and experimental plans, and document results and scientific interpretations Contribute insight toward experimental findings and troubleshoot laboratory processes and protocols Communicate and discuss results with a multidisciplinary team including biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, software engineers, and managers Summarize work in research reports and laboratory meeting presentations Learn and understand the science behind ongoing research projects while simultaneously completing increasingly complex tasks. This role will have occasional access to PHI both in paper and electronic form and have occasional access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job. The employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire. Must maintain a current st
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Product Development Sr. Research Associate will contribute to the design, execution and participation in experiments/tasks to support oncology product development and verification and validation (V&V) studies under design control, for next generation sequencing (NGS) assays. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated candidate with direct laboratory experience in assay development who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment to ensure the highest quality clinical assays are developed and launched for our patients. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and driven professional who is eager to learn, flexible, enjoys multi-tasking and possesses strong wet lab skills. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : With some supervision, design and execute low to moderate complexity experimental workflows, including cfDNA extraction, library preparation for next-generation
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Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 4 years of laboratory and/or relevant industry experience or MS with 0-2 years of relevant experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must have hands-on experience with DNA extraction from biological samples, e.g. blood, plasma, tissue and BLS1, BLS2 experience Must have hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques (purification, quantification, amplification using PCR, qPCR, Quant-IT/Qubit, BioAnalyzer or TapeStation) Hands-on experience with NGS library preparation and Illumina sequencing platforms is highly preferred Experience in a regulatory environment under IVD, CLIA/CAP is highly desired Experience in implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-throughput automated assays using liquid handling techniques Knowledge of statistical methods and techniques to contribute to analytical studies is desired Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced lab under minimal supervision, managing multiple tasks and priorities with minimal errors is highly desired Effective communication skills, including gathering information from different teams, communicating with suppliers
Department · Bio Development
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Natera
Dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Natera’s cell-free DNA tests help protect health and inform more personalized decisions about care.
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