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Requirements found

Python (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Lead / staff — The title says "Lead".

Main responsibilities

• Lead the analytical validation strategy for an NGS-based assay, including designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting feasibility and performance evaluation st…
• Drive real-world evidence (RWE) studies that demonstrate the clinical utility of for therapy selection and patient management, from cohort selection through …
• Build rapid prototypes and pipelines for custom analyses that integrate data from multiple Natera products.
• Develop algorithms and tools to support new products, including contributions to the production bioinformatics pipeline.
• Work closely with assay development, engineering, biostatistics, clinical, commercial, regulatory, and lab operations teams.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and scientific publications.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Work closely with assay development, engineering, biostatistics, clinical, commercial, regulatory, and lab operations teams.” · “Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, R, and shell.” · “The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many …”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Work closely with assay development, engineering, biostatistics, clinical, commercial, regulatory, and lab operations teams.” · “Working knowledge of statistical methods for assay performance evaluation, and ability to collaborate with biostatisticians on study design.” · “Ability to communicate effectively with wet lab groups and cross-functional partners, and to explain technical concepts clearly.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analysis for wet lab support and extensive experience with NGS data, with a focus on building solutions f…” · “In this role, you will shape the analytical validation strategy for an NGS assay, design and analyze feasibility and performance evaluation studies, and gene…” · “You will work with interdisciplinary teams to turn complex, multi-source data into actionable recommendations, supporting research, product development, vali…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “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 intervent…” · “Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Lead the analytical validation strategy for an NGS-based assay, including designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting feasibility and performance evaluation st…” · “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 intervent…”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Ability to communicate effectively with wet lab groups and cross-functional partners, and to explain technical concepts clearly.” · “Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Drive real-world evidence (RWE) studies that demonstrate the clinical utility of for therapy selection and patient management, from cohort selection through …” · “Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Planning and organisation Supporting
  In the posting: “Comfort adapting quickly when experimental results change the plan, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with high impact in a small team.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Comfort adapting quickly when experimental results change the plan, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment with high impact in a small team.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “Ability to communicate effectively with wet lab groups and cross-functional partners, and to explain technical concepts clearly.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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