Associate Director, Bioinformatics
LOCATION
Summary:
This will be a hybrid role working out of our San Carlos, CA locationPOSITION
Summary:
Natera is currently seeking an Associate Director to join our Bioinformatics Research Team with a focus on cancer early detection.
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 individual will lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and will be responsible for the planning and execution of research projects related to early cancer detection.
The ideal candidate should be an experienced team leader and have a strong background in algorithm development, epigenetics, sequencing data processing, and/or machine learning.
Responsibilities:
Envision, plan, and execute research strategies in collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholdersDrive the development of innovative algorithms related to cancer early detectionLead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and support their professional growthFoster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellenceWork closely with molecular biologists and clinical scientists to solve challenging problemsContribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality controlCommunicate findings clearly across all levels and functions of the company and act as a subject matter expertPresent results at conferences and publish in top-tier journals
Qualifications:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fieldMinimum of 6-8 years of working in the bioinformatics field and extensive managerial and cross-functional experienceTrack-record of leading and developing state-of-the-art and highly impactful computational methodsHighly experienced in algorithm development, data analysis, and machine learningDeep understanding of sequencing dataExperience in PythonExperience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scriptsAbility to visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form for both technical and non-technical audiencesHigh scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biologyThe 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.
San Carlos, CA $181,500 $272,300 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera 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 OFFERCompetitive 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!For more information, visit.
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 race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link:
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.
com email domain ONLY.
Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent.
Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team.
Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams- FBI Cyber Crime resource page.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
This will be a hybrid role working out of our San Carlos, CA locationPOSITION
Summary:
Natera is currently seeking an Associate Director to join our Bioinformatics Research Team with a focus on cancer early detection.
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 individual will lead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and will be responsible for the planning and execution of research projects related to early cancer detection.
The ideal candidate should be an experienced team leader and have a strong background in algorithm development, epigenetics, sequencing data processing, and/or machine learning.
Responsibilities:
Envision, plan, and execute research strategies in collaboration with other cross-functional stakeholdersDrive the development of innovative algorithms related to cancer early detectionLead a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and support their professional growthFoster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellenceWork closely with molecular biologists and clinical scientists to solve challenging problemsContribute to experimental design and ensure data integrity and quality controlCommunicate findings clearly across all levels and functions of the company and act as a subject matter expertPresent results at conferences and publish in top-tier journals
Qualifications:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related fieldMinimum of 6-8 years of working in the bioinformatics field and extensive managerial and cross-functional experienceTrack-record of leading and developing state-of-the-art and highly impactful computational methodsHighly experienced in algorithm development, data analysis, and machine learningDeep understanding of sequencing dataExperience in PythonExperience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scriptsAbility to visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form for both technical and non-technical audiencesHigh scientific rigor and eager to teach and learn about new computational methods and biologyThe 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.
San Carlos, CA $181,500 $272,300 USDOUR OPPORTUNITYNatera 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 OFFERCompetitive 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!For more information, visit.
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 race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link:
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.
com email domain ONLY.
Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent.
Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team.
Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams- FBI Cyber Crime resource page.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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