Design Transfer Scientist

1 week, 1 day ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Own and execute process validations, stability studies, and study protocols, and convert experimental data into final technical reports.
  • Support test method development, characterization, and Test Method Validation (TMV) to define accurate manufacturing specifications.
  • Lead risk management activities, including FMEAs, to identify and mitigate product risks early.
  • Manage change control workflows to assess and document the operational impact of design changes on marketed products.
  • Investigate product and process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with automation engineering, laboratory operations, bioinformatics, statistics, project management, and product management to drive project execution.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to establish reliable raw material and consumable pipelines.
  • Communicate technical updates, data-driven proposals, and project status to cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • BA/BS with 8+ years of experience, MS with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in assay development and automation for the life sciences industry.
  • Experience with automated high-throughput NGS assays.
  • Hands-on expertise with NGS workflows, including DNA/RNA extraction, targeted enrichment, or library preparation.
  • Direct experience with molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards such as FDA, ISO 13485, and CLSI in regulated clinical diagnostic manufacturing environments.
  • Proven ability to author study plans, validation protocols, and technical reports.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
  • Prior experience in IVD product development, scale-up, manufacturing, or commercial Quality Control (preferred).
  • Experience operating or optimizing automated liquid handling platforms such as Hamilton or Tecan (preferred).
  • Strong organizational skills to manage complex validation timelines and technical projects.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $116,160 to $145,200 USD.
  • Annual performance incentive bonus.
  • Long-term equity awards.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits.
  • Employee benefits including life and disability coverage, fertility care benefits, pregnancy and baby bonding leave, commuter benefits, and employee referral program.

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