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Staff Scientist, Research (Oncology Diagnostics)
Natera
San Carlos, CAPosted Jul 15, 2026 · 9h ago$157k – $197k
Full-time$157k – $197kStaffOn-siteBiotech
About this role
Natera is seeking a Staff Scientist to lead the research and development of novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies for oncology diagnostics. This role involves independently leading projects from ideation to prototype, designing and optimizing complex NGS methods, and mentoring junior scientists. Success requires a strong foundation in molecular biology and NGS, with proven industrial R&D leadership experience.
What we are looking for
6- Lead development of innovative NGS-based diagnostic assays
- Design and execute complex laboratory experiments
- Collaborate with bioinformatics, statistics, and data science teams
- Mentor and guide junior scientists
- Author high-quality protocols and technical reports
- Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience
Skills mentioned
1Python
