The opportunity
Natera’s Research team is building tests that can detect many cancers from a single blood draw. We are looking for a Staff Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Scientist to help design the models at the heart of that effort.
What you'll do
Lead the development of novel statistical and machine learning methods for: cancer signal detection on multi-modal genomic data
Build interpretable, well-calibrated models, setting the standard for: uncertainty estimation and reproducibility across the group
Prototype, test and productionize ML models using scalable infrastructure
Own key technical deliverables within larger projects and help shape the team’s research roadmap
Collaborate closely with molecular biologists and clinical experts on design: and analysis of experiments and validation studies
Keep raising the bar through code and design reviews across projects
What they're looking for
- Translate complex results into clear stories for technical and non-technical audiences
- Mentor junior scientists and champion a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and scientific excellence
- PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or a related: quantitative field with 6-12 years of experience post-PhD
- Hands-on experience developing novel statistical / ML analysis methods applied to complex biological data
