Senior/Lead Bioinformatics Scientist (Multi-Cancer Early Detection)

4 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
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

  • Develop and validate algorithms for large multimodal epigenomic datasets.
  • Implement, test, and evaluate research analyses and new features within existing pipelines.
  • Analyze sequencing and clinical data from large cohorts while maintaining data integrity and quality control.
  • Collaborate with molecular biologists and clinical scientists on complex scientific problems.
  • Visualize results and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Contribute to standards for code quality and reproducibility.
  • Advance methods from prototype through scalable implementation and clinical validation.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field, or a bachelor’s/master’s degree with at least 4 years of professional experience.
  • Track record developing and validating workflows for high-throughput sequencing data.
  • Experience applying and evaluating statistical and machine learning methods on large datasets.
  • Strong quantitative reasoning and scientific data analysis skills.
  • Software development experience with proficiency in Python and its scientific computing ecosystem.
  • Fluency with Linux command-line tools and cloud computing environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of DNA methylation or other epigenomic data (preferred).
  • Experience with cell-free DNA, liquid biopsy, cancer genomics, diagnostics, or large clinical cohorts (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AI tools and foundation models for biological data (preferred).

Benefits

  • Remote USA role with a salary range of $119,000–$163,000.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Free testing for employees and immediate family members, plus fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401(k) and commuter benefits.
  • Employee referral program.

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