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Staff Scientist, Research (Oncology Diagnostics)

Natera·📍 San Carlos, California, United States

Employment

Full-Time

Work mode

On-site

Experience

SENIOR LEVEL

Salary

$157.3K – $196.6K/yr

Role overview

Job description

Natera is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our Early Research Team. The primary focus of this role is to independently lead the research and development of novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. In this role, you will lead projects from ideation to prototype, specifically designing and optimizing high-complexity NGS methods to advance our oncology diagnostic portfolio. Success in this role requires a deep technical foundation in molecular biology and NGS plus a proven track record of industrial R&D leadership. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and manage the development of innovative NGS-based diagnostic assays from feasibility through optimization. Define project goals and plans with input from stakeholders and manage multiple project streams in parallel. Independently design and execute complex laboratory experiments; analyze and interpret results to guide research directio

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About this listing

  • Listed from Natera's careers site via Greenhouse · last confirmed on the source 19 Oct 2026
  • Posted 1 May 2026

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What they are looking for

Skills & requirements

Qualification

Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, or a closely related field. Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience, or 2+ years postdoctoral research with 6+ years in industry. Proven experience in designing and advancing NGS-based diagnostics, preferably in the field of oncology. Required Expertise: A strong technical foundation in molecular biology or chemistry. Deep mechanistic knowledge of NGS library preparation chemistry. Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute complex experiments (solid DOE skills). Creativity and ingenuity in solving high-ambiguity technical challenges. Experience leading research projects in an industrial setting. Preferred

Department · Molecular Biology Informatics & Statistics

Hiring company

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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