Senior Design Transfer Scientist - NGS & IVD Development

Natera

San Carlos (CA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 171,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
Equity awards
Health benefits
401(k) plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Natera in California seeks a Senior Design Transfer Scientist to lead the transfer of IVD NGS assays from R&D to Operations, balancing hands-on lab work with data analysis and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

You will drive design transfer validation, TMV, DHF/DMR maintenance, change control and CAPA investigations, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure supply chain readiness and on-market support.

Qualifications

  • PhD with 4+ years of industry experience OR
  • Master's with 7+ years experience OR
  • Bachelor's with 10+ years experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and stability studies.
  • Support TMV development and generation of manufacturing specs.
  • Lead Risk Management activities and maintain DHF/DMR.
  • Lead change control and assess impact of design changes.
  • Investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, implement CAPA.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to establish material pipelines and present updates.

Skills

Molecular Biology Experience
Experimental & Analytical Skills
Communication
Execution
Regulatory Knowledge
Study Plans & Reports
Statistics (JMP)
IVD/Medical Device Experience
Manufacturing/Scale-Up
Automated Liquid Handling

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology/related field
Master's in related field
Bachelor's in related field

Tools

JMP
Hamilton
Tecan

Job description

Natera in California seeks a Senior Design Transfer Scientist to lead the transfer of IVD NGS assays from R&D to Operations, balancing hands-on lab work with data analysis and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced, regulated setting.

You will drive design transfer validation, TMV, DHF/DMR maintenance, change control and CAPA investigations, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure supply chain readiness and on-market support.

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