Sr Research Associate 1

$68,100 - $85,000/Yr

Natera - San Carlos, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Carlos, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Research Associate 1 performs research and/or development tasks in collaboration with others. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Investigates creates and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement. Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing laboratory experiments.
• Interpret results using advanced analytical tools (Excel, JMP etc.).
• Summarize results in research reports and laboratory meeting presentations.
• Troubleshoot issues that occur in laboratory operations.
• Write standard operating procedures and provide training on said procedures.
• Learn and understand the science behind ongoing research projects while simultaneously completing increasingly complex tasks.
• Complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in molecular biology, related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 - 4 years of industry experience in an assay development department.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive hands-on experience with nucleic acid techniques (DNA manipulation, PCR, qPCR, DNA quantitation and analysis by LabChip and BioAnalyzer).
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing techniques and protocols.
• Experience in basic statistical analysis; working knowledge of JMP is a plus; database experience and programming is a plus.
• Experience optimizing new methodologies and novel nucleic acid techniques and tests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous employee referral program.