Natera
Posted 25 days agoVerified live 14h ago
Bioinformatician
Brief overview
Remote
MastersOr in progress
$87k–$127k/yrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
196 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
53 green cardsCertified filings
PythonGitGitHubData AnalysisData VisualizationNext-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data ProcessingCloud Computing AWSCloud Computing GCPCloud ComputingCloud Computing AzureHigh-Performance Computing (HPC)Software TestingOral and written communication
About the company
Nateranatera.com
Leader in cell-free DNA testing.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.196H-1B approved
98%approval rate
33new H-1B hires
53PERM certified
$138,445median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202333
202467
202583
202613
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202311
202413
202526
20266
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
20236
202422
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20262
Top sponsored roles
Senior Data EngineerSenior Business Systems AnalystLead Bioinformatics ScientistSenior BiostatisticianSoftware Engineer 3
Sponsored employees from
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Job description
Summary
Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing and personalized genetic diagnostics, with Foresight Diagnostics focused on non-invasive cancer detection using liquid biopsy technologies. The Bioinformatician will analyze sequencing data for clinical diagnostic results, maintain and develop automated workflows, support molecular biology experiments, and contribute to NGS product validation and verification.
Responsibilities
- Process Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data using existing workflows
- Work alongside molecular biologists, providing analytical and computational support to experiments and development
- Triage failure modes in NGS processing, adding to shared codebases as necessary to improve reliability and efficiency
- Assist in validation and verification studies of liquid biopsy products
Skills
- BA/BS or MS degree in Biology, Computer Science or a related field, and a passion for molecular biology or bioinformatics
- Strong programming ability in Python
- Knowledge of software version control (git, github)
- Experience with data analysis and visualization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for both scientific and general audiences
- Experience with processing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data
- Cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or scientific computing (HPC)
- Software testing practices
Qualifications
Must Haves
- BA/BS or MS degree in Biology, Computer Science or a related field, and a passion for molecular biology or bioinformatics
- Strong programming ability in Python
- Knowledge of software version control (git, github)
- Experience with data analysis and visualization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for both scientific and general audiences
Nice to Haves
- experience with processing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data
- cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or scientific computing (HPC)
- software testing practices
Benefits
- Annual performance incentive bonus
- Long-term equity awards
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Additional wellness and work-life benefits
- This position has flexibility for fully onsite, hybrid or remote work
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
- Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
- Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
- 401k benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Generous employee referral program