Lab Informatics Specialist at Natera

At Natera, we are a global leader in cell-free DNA testing with a focus on oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our mission is to make personalized genetic testing a standard of care, enabling earlier interventions that help people live longer, healthier lives. We bring together a diverse team of experts, including scientists, engineers, and clinicians, to tackle complex challenges and transform the landscape of genetic disease management.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Lab Informatics Specialist to join our software engineering team on a full-time, remote basis. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can bridge the gap between our business partners and our technical development teams. You will play a critical part in supporting our laboratory operations and R&D units by ensuring our software products, including our LabVantage LIMS, are configured and utilized effectively to meet our organizational goals.

Core responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements to guide our development efforts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, facilitating communication between business stakeholders and technical teams through the creation of wireframes, data models, and flow diagrams.
• Provide hands-on support for system configuration, software testing, and the development of comprehensive user training materials.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this position, you should have a strong background in software product management and a passion for improving laboratory user experiences. We require the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in software product management.
• Proven experience working with agile software teams and implementing LabVantage systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of software QA, project management, and issue tracking systems like Jira.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical complexities for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of laboratory processes, instrumentation, and compliance requirements is highly valued.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $130,000 USD. Actual compensation is determined based on your specific experience, skill set, and certifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement benefits.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Commuter benefits and paid time off.
• Additional perks such as free genetic testing for employees and their immediate families.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our mission and want to contribute to a team that is changing the future of genetic disease management, we invite you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the diverse perspectives that every team member brings to our work. Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity, and we look forward to reviewing your background.