<p><span style="color: #000000;">Natera is currently seeking a Bioinformatics Manager to join the Bioinformatics team focused on Oncology Product Development. In this role, the individual will manage a team of Bioinformaticians and Data Scientists and provide technical leadership in the design, development and validation of ctDNA-based diagnostic tests. This position requires extensive cross-functional collaboration with biostatistics, molecular biology, software engineering and commercial departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics and data science, optimally with experience in the analysis or modeling of DNA methylation data, and an established record of project and technical leadership.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Lead the effort to develop, optimize, and improve tools and analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including the detection of cancer-associated variants or methylation patterns and the implementation of evidence-based quality control thresholds.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Provide technical leadership for product development projects by representing the team in cross-functional interactions and moving products through the full development process, from research through commercial launch.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Supervise bioinformatics scientists and data scientists, managing their technical contributions, prioritizing resources, and taking responsibility for their technical and professional development.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Provide input on experiment design, analysis and interpretation based on expert understanding of Natera’s technology and relevant mathematical principles.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Work at a high level of independence and responsibilities in carrying out assignments.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Contribute to our intellectual property portfolio.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Set standards for rigorous data analysis and lead the production of high-quality documentation. </span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline (bioinformatics, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or similar).</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Minimum of 4-8 years of post-graduate experience in a data science and/or bioinformatics role and 1-3 years of experience as technical lead in diagnostics or a related field</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience moving algorithm-based products through commercialization and launch in a medical or biological application such as diagnostic testing, medical imaging, or biotechnology</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Desirable, but not required:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: #000000 !important;"><span style="color: #000000;">Prior experience analyzing or modeling DNA methylation data.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience using Python or R for scientific data analysis and visualization.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Strong foundation in statistical modeling/machine learning, including probability theory and estimation/classification methods.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience with analysis of next-generation sequencing data, preferably including algorithm development or optimization.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Proven ability to apply mathematical principles to solve real estimation problems and implement practical solutions.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to independently make sound judgments and find creative solutions to moderately complex problems.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Experience leading technical projects, including defining and meeting project milestones, delegating tasks to more junior team members, and ensuring the quality of technical deliverables.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; line-height: 2;"><span style="color: #000000;">Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</span></li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.</div><div class="title">Remote USA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$140,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$175,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>OUR OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></p><p>Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.natera.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.natera.com/">www.natera.com</a>.</p><p>Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.</p><p>All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.</p><p><em>If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. </em></p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents" target="_blank">https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/</a></p><p>Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @<a href="http://natera.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://natera.com&source=gmail&ust=1657718972773000&usg=AOvVaw3zRwaIiu7070kJKNG4hjRm">natera.com</a> email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. 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