Staff Scientist, Research (Oncology Diagnostics)
Natera, San Carlos, CA +1
The role
Natera is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our Early Research Team. The primary focus of this role is to independently lead the research and development of novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. In this role, you will lead projects from ideation to prototype, specifically designing and optimizing high-complexity NGS methods to advance our oncology diagnostic portfolio. Success in this role requires a deep technical foundation in molecular biology and NGS plus a proven track record of industrial R&D leadership.
What you will do
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Lead and manage the development of innovative NGS-based diagnostic assays from feasibility through optimization.
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Define project goals and plans with input from stakeholders and manage multiple project streams in parallel.
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Independently design and execute complex laboratory experiments; analyze and interpret results to guide research direction.
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