Senior/Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 133,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Natera seeks a Senior/Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to join their Bioinformatics Research Team. The ideal candidate will focus on algorithm development in oncology, requiring a strong background in genomics, machine learning, and data processing. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to cancer detection advancements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Free testing for employees and dependents

401k benefits

Generous employee referral program

Qualifications

• PhD required with emphasis on cancer epigenomics.
• Extensive hands-on experience in sequencing assays and pipeline development.
• Strong computational and programming skills, particularly in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate algorithms for cancer detection.
• Collaborate with biologists and scientists.
• Ensure data integrity and quality control.

Skills

Algorithm development

Genomics

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Programming in Python

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Linux command-line tools

Scientific library stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Natera is currently seeking a Senior/Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research Team focused on Epigenomics in Oncology. Natera's mission is to change the management of disease worldwide by using information gained from a simple blood draw to detect disease early and proactively inform treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in algorithm development, genomics, sequencing data processing, and applied machine learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and validate innovative algorithms and statistical methods to analyze large-scale data sets related to cancer detection

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence

• Work closely with molecular biologists and clinical scientists to solve challenging problems

• Contribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality control

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field with a strong emphasis on cancer epigenomics

• Extensive hands-on experience in sequencing assays and pipeline development

• Proven track-record of developing state-of-the-art computational methods for high throughput sequencing data processing

• Strong foundation in quantitative reasoning, statistical analysis and applied machine learning

• Strong computational and programming skills, with hands-on experience with Python and its scientific library stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)

• Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts

• Ability to perform hypothesis driven research, visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form

• High scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biology

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$133,500—$166,900 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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