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Senior Scientist, R&D Design Transfer & Product Development

Natera · San Carlos, CA

Posted 8 days ago

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This role has been open
8 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

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About this role

The Senior Scientist will lead the transition of Next-Generation Sequencing assays from R&D to Operations, focusing on design transfer activities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include planning and executing validations, supporting test method development, managing quality and risk, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables.

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

  • PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Master’s degree with 7+ years; OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years
  • Hands-on expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing workflows
  • Ability to design experiments, execute in the lab, analyze data, and document results
  • Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI) within GLP/GMP environments

Nice to have

  • Experience authoring study plans, protocols, and study reports
  • Experience with statistical software (such as JMP)
  • Prior experience in IVD product development or commercialization
  • Experience in manufacturing, scale up, and Quality Control (QC)
  • Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan)

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 details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided
  • The role involves a mix of hands-on lab work and documentation, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • The compensation range is provided but is dependent on experience and qualifications, which may vary significantly

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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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