Bioinformatics Scientist

Natera is seeking a 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 with a focus on reproductive health, cancer, and organ transplantation.

The ideal candidate should have experience in sequencing data analysis, genomics, and/or algorithm development. This individual will analyze large and complex high-throughput cancer genomics datasets. They will also assist in developing novel computational methods, and integrating frameworks developed by our R&D team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing datasets utilizing understanding of cancer biology and genomics. Help implement and validate novel algorithms and statistical methods.

Collaborate with molecular biologists and other bioinformatics scientists to answer biological questions

Contribute to experimental design and quality control

Help develop tools and end-to-end bioinformatics pipelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, engineering, molecular biology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience doing high-throughput genomic sequencing analysis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience doing NGS data analysis (e.g. mapping, variant calling, etc.)

Strong programming skills in a scientific programming language, Python strongly preferred

Knowledge of genomics, with a preference for familiarity with cancer biology

Familiarity with public databases such as TCGA, COSMIC, or OncoKB

Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting

Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven research, visualize data, and effectively communicate results

Ability to collaborate effectively, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Background in ML and statistics

Experience with WGS

Compensation & Total Rewards

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of  hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

This position is also eligible for additional compensation and benefits through Natera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

Annual performance incentive bonus

Long-term equity awards

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and company holidays

Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range

$106,600—$133,300 USD