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Scientist, Product Development

Natera, Inc. - San Carlos, CA

Posted Apr 23, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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  • Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Salary
$117K-$140K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$102,662 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.4% - Faster than average

25% above the BLS role benchmark for product management aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Product Management aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Product From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Company

Company stage
Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Equity
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About this role

Scientist, Product Development San Carlos, CA POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera's Oncology Product Development team as a Scientist focusing on Assay Development. You will build, validate, and troubleshoot next-generation sequencing (NGS) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) assays used in liquid biopsy and Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing. Every sample represents a real person, and your work will directly impact patient care by ensuring our assays meet strict clinical diagnostic standards. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design development, verification, and validation studies using stakeholder input, driving milestones to completion within established timelines - Integrate automated workflows with digital tracking systems, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) such as LabVantage, and execute integration testing - Think team by partnering directly with biostatistics, bioinformatics, and lab operations to root-cause issues using data, communicating clearly without translation layers - Plan and execute moderate to high complexity experiments, and perform primary data analysis using tools like Excel and JMP - Provide unvarnished, data-backed updates at project and departmental meetings regarding progress, outcomes, and next steps - Author clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study reports, and transfer documents for production implementation - Train team members on new SOPs and automated workflows, and provide troubleshooting support to lab operations - Adapt to evolving science and operational needs, taking ownership of tasks that move the work forward QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Deep technical understanding of chemistry

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