Lead Data Scientist

2 days ago


Bodega Bay, United States Natera Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera is seeking a highly motivated Lead Data Scientist to join our rapidly growing company. As a member of the data group you will participate in the design and prototyping of cutting edge algorithms for analysis of genetic and clinical data. You will perform data analysis and algorithm design, contribute to our intellectual property portfolio, and interact closely with R&D and product teams to define the requirements and improve our products and processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the research efforts in building Machine Learning/Deep Learning models for next generation sequence platforms
  • Leverage Machine Learning/Deep Learning to build the next round of algorithms and products
  • Move products through the full development process, from research through commercial launch
  • Contribute to our intellectual property portfolio
  • Drive rigorous data analysis effort and support group efforts toward high quality documentation
  • Mentor team members and provide thought leadership
  • Make decisions regarding own work methods, sometimes in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed
  • Help develop and guide molecular biology experiments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters or Ph.D. in quantitative field (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or similar)
  • At least five years of experience in data analysis using scripting languages such as Python
  • Extensive knowledge and practical experience in machine learning, statistics, deep learning, and bioinformatics
  • Experience leading the development and implementation of advanced analytical models and pipelines for processing and interpreting RNA and miRNA data
  • Advanced experience in use of open source machine learning libraries (Python or R) in a cloud based environment
  • Experience in large scale data processing
  • Experience with a database query language such as SQL
  • Experience with scalable data processing tools (Spark, Dataflow or similar)
  • Proven ability to apply mathematical principles to solve real estimation problems and implement practical solutions
  • Familiarity with assay development and analysis pipelines for molecular and clinical biomarkers
  • Proven experience working with teams of diverse individuals to deliver complex projects
  • Extensive experience in using Python, R, and Spark and leveraging numerical and machine learning libraries (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, Tensorflow, etc.)
  • Expert knowledge in Machine Learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, and bioinformatic pipelines
  • Knowledge of human genetics and sequencing technologies


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience in diagnostic testing
  • Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
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.Remote USA$112,900—$141,150 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

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.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

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.

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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page



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