Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

7 hours, 55 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
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

  • Analyze complex genomic datasets using scaled in-house pipelines in collaboration with wet-lab scientists and statisticians.
  • Architect, build, and deploy automated analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests.
  • Implement capabilities for fusion detection, variant calling, and automated quality control metrics.
  • Engineer new genomic analysis tools and improve pipeline accuracy and efficiency.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and ongoing workflow improvements.
  • Work with downstream infrastructure teams to ensure R&D tools scale into production systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex algorithmic and computational challenges with technical autonomy.
  • Communicate computational results clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related quantitative field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
  • Deep theoretical and practical understanding of high-throughput DNA sequence data analysis, including mapping, sequence alignment, and variant calling workflows.
  • Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithm design, and computational complexity.
  • Strong software engineering proficiency in Java or C++ in a professional production environment.
  • Demonstrated scripting ability in Python or Perl for data manipulation, automation, and rapid prototyping.
  • Deep expertise with Linux, command-line tools, and efficient shell scripting.
  • Prior experience with relational databases, particularly MySQL, is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience explaining computational results to cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Compensation range of $130,700 to $163,400 USD base pay.
  • 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.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave, fertility care benefits, commuter benefits, and free testing for employees and immediate families.

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