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Scientist, IVD Product Development

Natera · San Carlos, CA

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
28 days
Natera's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Natera's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Natera
low
0 stale, 24 reposted of 220 open
Hiring momentum
377 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Natera's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Natera.

About this role

The Scientist in IVD Product Development at Natera will focus on designing, developing, and validating automated high-throughput NGS assays for FDA submission. This role involves managing technical projects, mentoring junior staff, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The position requires a strong background in molecular biology, chemistry, and assay development, particularly in regulated settings.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Natera as an employer.

What you need

  • BA/BS with 5+ years experience, MS with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ years experience in assay development and automation for the life science industry
  • Demonstrated track record of development and validation of automated protocols for CLIA labs
  • Experience with IVD product development and design controls
  • Strong understanding of the chemistry underlying nucleic acid extraction, PCR, NGS library preparation, and hybrid capture technologies
  • Hands-on experience in reagent preparation and quality control for NGS-based assays
  • Experience implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting high-throughput automated assays utilizing liquid handler robots

Nice to have

  • Coding skills (Python or R)
  • Liquid handler programming experience

What you get

  • Annual performance incentive bonus
  • Long-term equity awards
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment may require strong adaptability
  • Role involves significant collaboration across multiple teams which may be challenging for some candidates

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Listed by Natera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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