Natera is currently seeking an Associate Director to join our Oncology Research Bioinformatics team. The individual will lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and be responsible for the planning and execution of exploratory research projects. The ideal candidate should be an experienced team leader with a strong background in algorithm and assay development, sequencing data processing, and experience with the full life cycle of product development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Envision, plan, and execute research strategies in collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholders
- Drive the development of innovative algorithms on ultra-deep sequencing data
- Lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and support their professional growth
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including engineering, biostats, and molecular biology teams, to support the development of new products
- Lead assay development and optimization, and troubleshoot wetlab experiments through close collaboration with wetlab scientists
- Communicate findings clearly across all levels and functions of the company and act as a subject matter expert
- Prepare deliverables and present results to both internal and external collaborators
- Present results at conferences and publish in top-tier journals
- Develop and improve analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including variant detection and quality control.
- Deploy analysis pipelines on the cloud and optimize resource utilization
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Biostatistics, or related field
- Minimum of 6-8 years of working in the bioinformatics field and extensive managerial and cross-functional experience
- Track record of leading and developing state-of-the-art and highly impactful computational methods
- Highly experienced in algorithm development, data analysis, and machine learning
- Experience with multiplex PCR and hybrid capture data
- Experience in Python
- Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
- Ability to visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form for both technical and non-technical audiences
- High scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biology
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 disability 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 pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
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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.
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