Lead Data Scientist

December 3, 2024

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Natera

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Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing technology, specializing in non-invasive genetic testing and diagnostics. The company's innovative solutions focus on areas such as prenatal screening, cancer detection, and organ transplant monitoring. By using advanced bioinformatics and DNA analysis, Natera provides healthcare professionals and patients with critical information to make more informed medical decisions.

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) • Single gene diseases • Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)/Diagnosis (PGD) • Biopsy training • Multi-Disease Carrier Screening

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2004

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💊 Pharmaceuticals

📋 Description

• Natera is seeking a highly motivated Lead Data Scientist • Participate in the design and prototyping of cutting edge algorithms • Perform data analysis and algorithm design • Interact closely with R&D and product teams • Lead the research efforts in building Machine Learning/Deep Learning models • Drive rigorous data analysis effort and support group efforts toward high quality documentation • Mentor team members and provide thought leadership

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

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