Natera · 2 months ago
Sr. Translational Medical Scientist
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNatera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Sr Translational Medical Scientist will partner with clinicians and product managers to advance healthcare by applying genomic data, primarily focusing on developing products for early cancer detection.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedicalWomen's
Responsibilities
Work with R&D, clinicians, product managers, and KOLs to identify specimen biobanks to support early cancer detection assay development
Apply knowledge of genomics, molecular biology, and cancer biology to evaluate commercial and research opportunities in early cancer detection
Collaborate with molecular biologists, computational biologists, and statisticians to build research strategies that solve challenging problems
Perform genomic analysis to explore biological, scientific, and clinical questions in oncology and translating results to impact patient care
Lead internal efforts on oncology knowledge management and curation
Collaborate with external partners, including academic KOLs, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical companies
Communicate results and findings of analyses to academic researchers and collaborate to publish findings in high impact journals
Oversee and train scientists and research associates
Support regulatory affairs team by assisting with responses to regulatory agency questions (CLIA, CAP, FDA) regarding product design and validations
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or equivalent required
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
Deep scientific understanding or education background in oncology
Knowledgeable and experienced in the use and optimization of novel technologies and awareness of the competitive landscape
Working knowledge of basic bioinformatics and genomics sequencing analysis techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our cross functional team
Preferred
Specific experience with circulating nucleic acids and early cancer detection methods such as methylation, SNV/indel panels, and fragmentation
Knowledge of data mining and statistical analysis tools such as R, SQL, or Stata
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
Free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
401k benefits
Commuter benefits
Generous employee referral program
Company
Natera
Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (90)
2024 (72)
2023 (37)
2022 (71)
2021 (64)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16BKey Investors
Sofinnova InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2023-09-07Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2022-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $400.05M
2022-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $5M
Leadership Team
Steve Chapman
CEO
Jonathan Sheena
Co-Founder, Board Member
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