Scientist, R&D

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

• 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)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

10% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

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

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Scientist, R&D San Carlos, CA POSITION SUMMARY: Natera is seeking an innovative Scientist, R&D to join Natera's Oncology Product Development Team. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated candidate with experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) assay development, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure that the highest quality clinical assays are developed and launched for our patients. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design development, verification, and validation studies with stakeholder input and coordinate efforts to achieve milestones within established timelines - Lead the integration of automated workflows with digital systems, such as LIMS and LabVantage (LV). Support the design and execution of integration testing - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify the root cause of problems and develop solutions to resolve problems effectively - Plan and execute moderate to high complexity experiments - Perform basic data analysis (e.g. Excel, JMP). Coordinate the analysis of studies with biostatistics and bioinformatics teams - Provide regular updates at project team and departmental meetings on project progress, outcomes, and next steps to ensure alignment and transparency - Author and review SOPs, study reports, and transfer documents for production implementation - Train team members on new SOPs and automated workflows - Provide support to lab operations, including troubleshooting and providing technical guidance - Be flexible to handle multiple tasks and priorities, and perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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