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Senior Research Associate

Natera, Inc. - San Carlos, CA

Posted May 6, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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  • Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Salary
$87K-$109K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$81,444 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

21% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

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

Role

Role function
Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
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About this role

Senior Research Associate San Carlos, CA POSITION SUMMARY: Join Natera's R&D team as a Senior Research Associate specializing in Oncology Assay Development. You will design, execute, and optimize next-generation sequencing (NGS) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) workflows to build liquid biopsy tests that directly impact patient care. Every sample represents a real person, and your analytical rigor will ensure the highest standards for clinical implementation. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, plan, and execute experiments to support the development, optimization, and validation of oncology assays - Independently execute experimental workflows, including cfDNA extraction, library preparation, target enrichment, and sequencing - Develop and pressure-test new methods to improve the performance and precision of our clinical assays - Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical and analytical tools - Maintain precise documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks, protocols, study plans, and technical reports - Think team by partnering directly with bioinformatics, biostatistics, automation engineering, software, and operations teams without translation layers - Communicate findings clearly through presentations and technical reports, ensuring unvarnished, data-backed updates - Support technology transfer to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulated operations, driving protocol improvements, training, and troubleshooting - Troubleshoot assays by identifying root causes and implementing data-driven improvements - Manage multiple projects with pace and precision, prioritizing tasks based on data to meet established milestones - Handle protected health information (PHI) in paper and electronic formats as required to perform duties - Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training within the first 30 days of hire and maintain current status

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