Translational Medical Scientist

Natera is seeking a skilled Scientist with experience in cancer genomics for an exciting remote opportunity.

The Scientist TMED - Has a passion for using genomic data to advance healthcare. Initiates, directs and executes all pre-clinical scientific research and/or development strategies for the oncology and the early cancer detection business units. Plans and executes clinical research and data analysis. Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. 

Job Responsibilities:
●    Perform genomic and clinical analysis to explore biological, scientific, and clinical questions in oncology and early cancer detection 
●    Collaborate with molecular biologists, computational biologists, and statisticians to build research strategies that solve challenging problems
●    Collaborate with external partnerships, include academics, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies
●    Communicating results and findings of analyses to academic researchers and collaborate to publish findings in high impact journals
●    Work with clinicians, product managers, and key opinion leaders to transform product requirements into technical specifications for future oncology and early cancer detection products 
●    Work with business and biological teams to understand the research landscape and technology options
●    This role works with PHI on a regular basis and has access to various technologies to access PHI in order to perform the job.
●    An employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but no later than the first 30 days of hire.
●    Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.
●    An employee must pass a post-offer criminal background check.

Qualifications:
●    The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Oncology, Genetics, Molecular Biology (or a related discipline)
●    Solid scientific understanding or education background in cancer biology and clinical oncology
●    Knowledge of cancer from both a molecular genomics and clinical perspective
●    Working knowledge of genomics sequencing analysis techniques
●    Knowledge of data mining and statistical analysis tools and methodologies.
●    Strong knowledge of R, experience in using packages ggplot2, data.table, Bioconductor
●    Familiarity with querying relational databases using sql 
●    Knowledge and experience in the use and optimization of novel technologies and understand the competitive landscape
●    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
●    Able to manage competing priorities
●    Ability to proactively identify risks and address with a solutions-oriented approach
●    Superb attention to detail; produces work of exceptional quality and accuracy
●    Proven success in managing collaborative and individual projects
●    Proven interpersonal and communication skills
●    Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
●    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our fast paced team

Our Opportunity:
Driven by the passion for elevating the science and utility of genetic testing, Natera is committed to helping families identify and manage genetic diseases. Natera is a rapidly ­growing diagnostics company with proprietary bioinformatics and molecular technology for analyzing DNA. Our complex technology has been proven clinically and commercially in the prenatal testing space and we are actively researching its applications in the liquid biopsy space for developing products with oncology applications. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world­ class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

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