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Associate Scientist R&D

Natera · South San Francisco

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Natera's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Natera's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Natera
high
219 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
2026-10-22

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

As a Senior Research Associate at Natera, you will focus on designing and executing laboratory experiments to develop scalable assays for genomic tests in oncology. Your role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, troubleshooting laboratory processes, performing data analysis, and documenting scientific findings. You will also contribute to the validation of assays for commercial launch and support the advancement of Natera's product portfolio.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related field with 4+ years experience in assay development for the life science industry
  • Master’s in molecular biology, biochemistry or closely related field, with 2+ years of industry experience
  • Expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and DNA/RNA molecular biology
  • Proficiency in basic data and statistical analysis using tools such as R, JMP, or Excel
  • Demonstrated success in applying independent scientific judgment in experimental design and analysis
  • Experience in optimizing laboratory methodologies and troubleshooting complex problems

Nice to have

  • Experience in oncology, solid tumor and liquid biopsy, transplant, or NIPT research
  • Experience in programming and operating liquid handlers
  • Experience in programming languages such as python or R

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 the technologies used beyond NGS
  • Compensation range provided, but final compensation varies based on experience and qualifications
  • The role may involve high throughput sample testing, which can be physically demanding

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Listed by Natera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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