Senior Scientist, IVD Product Development

Natera
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 138,100 - 172,600 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Communication","Organization","Time management","Attention to detail","Teamwork"]

Senior Scientist focused on reagent and process optimization to develop and validate automated high-throughput NGS assays for an FDA-designated IVD product line, collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance while advancing Natera’s oncology portfolio in a fast-paced CLIA lab environment.

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Senior Scientist, IVD Product Development

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Job Summary

Senior Scientist focused on reagent and process optimization to develop and validate automated high-throughput NGS assays for an FDA-designated IVD product line, collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance while advancing Natera’s oncology portfolio in a fast-paced CLIA lab environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop and validate automated high-throughput NGS assays that will be run in a commercial CLIA laboratory.
  • •Manage assigned technical projects and associated timelines and deliverables in NGS-based assays. Mentor and manage the functional activities of junior employees.
  • •Design and execute moderate to high complexity experiments and perform basic data analysis (e.g. JMP, R, Excel).
  • •Collaborate with other assay development scientists on the specifications of assay, reagent, equipment and quality metrics for future production assays.
  • •Work with Clinical Laboratory and Quality Assurance to ensure that developed methods meet Natera’s rigorous quality standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 138,100 - 172,600 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquityHealth Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BA/BS with 8+ years experience, MS with 5+ years or PhD with 3+ years experience in assay development and automation for the life science industry.
  • •Demonstrated track record of development and validation of automated protocols for CLIA labs.
  • •Experience with IVD product development and design controls.
  • •Strong understanding of the chemistry underlying nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies.
  • •Hands-on experience in reagent preparation and quality control for NGS-based assays.
Experience:BiotechNGSClinical assaysLife science
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationTime managementAttention to detailTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:JMPRPythonExcel

Company Brief

Natera
Develops and commercializes genetic testing and diagnostics focused on reproductive health, oncology, and organ transplant to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Carlos, United States
Founded: 2004
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