We are a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health.
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Location
California
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$117.4K - $146.8K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Natera
• Analyze complex genomic datasets leveraging scaled in-house pipelines • Architect, build, and deploy automated analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests • Engineer novel genomic analysis tools and proactively identify optimization pathways • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation • Coordinate directly with downstream infrastructure teams to ensure R&D tools scale efficiently into production systems
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related quantitative field.
- Deep theoretical and practical understanding of high-throughput DNA sequence data analysis, including mapping, sequence alignment, and variant calling workflows.
- Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithm design, and computational complexity.
- Strong Python programming skills, including fluency with the scientific computing stack (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn) for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
- Proficiency with workflow languages — Nextflow or WDL strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience in distributed computing and cloud environments; AWS strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise navigating Linux environments, utilizing command-line tools, and writing efficient shell scripts.
- Demonstrated technical autonomy and rigorous data discipline when troubleshooting high-complexity algorithmic challenges.
- Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of explaining computational results clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Prior experience working with relational databases, particularly MySQL, is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans for eligible employees and their dependents
- Dental plans for eligible employees and their dependents
- Vision plans for eligible employees and their dependents
- Life insurance and disability plans
- Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families
- Fertility care benefits
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401k benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Generous employee referral program
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