Full-Time

Senior – Lab Informatics Developer

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Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Genetic testing and diagnostics solutions provider

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$95k - $151.4kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote work is available for candidates based in the US.

Category
Lab & Research
Life Sciences
Required Skills
SQL
Oracle
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, which includes 5+ years of direct experience working in software application development.
  • Experience working with users to configure data management software to meet business workflow requirements.
  • Experience in creating commercial software product requirements and managing a product backlog.
  • Experience working with relational databases and creating SQL queries (especially Oracle).
Responsibilities
  • Configure LabVantage to implement features and changes for maintenance releases and new product development.
  • Translate laboratory needs into clearly written technical product requirements and specifications.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on LabVantage to provide guidance to stakeholders and create a shared understanding among business and technical teams.
  • Produce deliverables that facilitate better understanding for feedback such as flow diagrams, data models, pros/cons, prototypes, wireframes and other illustrations.
  • Build confidence with our business partners by adding value to discussions, being responsive, and following through on action items.
  • Maintain tracking of requests from user groups and prioritize those for time allotment and release planning.
  • Assist software quality assurance with testing of changes in LabVantage.
  • Assist engineering production support with resolving LabVantage issues and investigations.
  • Assist in assembly of reports needed for regulatory compliance requirements including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GCP, CAP / CLIA, HIPAA, CE mark, GDPR, IVDR, etc.
  • Suggest and drive introduction of departmental practice changes and tools that will improve quality and organization of LabVantage engineering work.
  • Oversee work and delegate tasks to other engineering team members when needed Act as a mentor and help to develop more junior Laboratory Informatics Specialist team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge in following areas of software development: Software product requirements documentation, Data management software configuration/administration, Software QA testing and documentation, JIRA or similar issue tracking system.
  • Required domain knowledge: LIMS, LIS, LES, and/or ELN (especially LabVantage).
  • Laboratory processes and instrumentation.
  • Compliance requirements for a medical device or IVD company.
  • Required technical skills: Comfortable with Linux command line usage, Some programming or scripting knowledge (Java, Groovy, JavaScript), Cloud/AWS basics.

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care and health outcomes through accurate genetic testing.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$149.9M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of liquid biopsy techniques boosts demand for Natera's cfDNA tests.
  • AI integration enhances accuracy and speed of Natera's cfDNA analysis.
  • Growing personalized medicine trend aligns with Natera's customized genetic tests.

What critics are saying

  • Hindenburg report accuses Natera of deceptive sales practices, risking legal challenges.
  • New Prospera Heart features may face slow adoption by healthcare providers.
  • Fetal RhD NIPT demand may drop post-RhIg shortage, affecting future sales.

What makes Natera unique

  • Natera's Signatera test offers personalized ctDNA analysis for cancer patients.
  • Prospera Heart test uses unique Donor Quantity Score for transplant rejection detection.
  • Panorama NIPT test is a leader in non-invasive prenatal testing with 2 million tests.

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Benefits

Flexible medical plans

Investment options

Time off

Workplace perks