Senior Research Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join Nateras R&D team as a Senior Research Associate specializing in Oncology Assay Development. You will design, execute, and optimize next-generation sequencing (NGS) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) workflows to build liquid biopsy tests that directly impact patient care. Every sample represents a real person, and your analytical rigor will ensure the highest standards for clinical implementation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, plan, and execute experiments to support the development, optimization, and validation of oncology assays
• Independently execute experimental workflows, including cfDNA extraction, library preparation, target enrichment, and sequencing
• Develop and pressure-test new methods to improve the performance and precision of our clinical assays
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical and analytical tools
• Maintain precise documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks, protocols, study plans, and technical reports
• Think team by partnering directly with bioinformatics, biostatistics, automation engineering, software, and operations teams without translation layers
• Communicate findings clearly through presentations and technical reports, ensuring unvarnished, >www.natera.com.

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