Senior Research Associate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera’s 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. QUALIFICATIONS: - 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 an...