What it is, where the jobs are, what it hires for and pays, and the open jobs today.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Natera, Inc. is a clinical genetic testing company based in Austin, Texas that specializes in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing technology, with a focus on women's health, cancer, and organ health. Natera's proprietary technology combines novel molecular biology techniques with a suite of bioinformatics software that allows detection down to a single molecule in a tube of blood. Natera operates CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, California and Austin, Texas.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Carlos |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Website | natera.com |
Natera is hiring in 28 states and 60 cities. These are the places with the most openings, which tell you where its work really happens.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ | Note ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | California | 42 | 20% | headquarters area |
| Austin | Texas | 41 | 19% | |
| Pleasanton | California | 4 | 2% | |
| Portland | Oregon | 4 | 2% | |
| Los Angeles | California | 3 | 1% | |
| Dallas | Texas | 3 | 1% | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 3 | 1% | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 3 | 1% | |
| Houston | Texas | 3 | 1% | |
| Kansas City | Missouri | 2 | 1% | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 2 | 1% | |
| Cincinnati | Ohio | 2 | 1% |
The mix of roles shows what Natera needs right now. Pay is the median of the ranges the employer itself published in its ads (only roles with at least two published ranges).
| Role family ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Typical posted range (median low – median high, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative / Assistant | 51 | $165,000 – $190,000 |
| Scientist / Researcher / Lab | 32 | $125,900 – $161,200 |
| Medical assistant / Technician | 28 | $39,520 – $49,920 |
| Other roles | 20 | $137,400 – $178,900 |
| Data scientist / Machine learning | 15 | $150,100 – $187,600 |
| Operations / Supply chain / Logistics | 13 | $140,000 – $175,000 |
| Technician / Trades / Driver | 8 | $44,699 – $55,890 |
| Engineer (other) | 7 | $106,700 – $133,400 |
| Physician / Doctor | 6 | $250,000 – $326,850 |
| Sales / Business development | 5 | $95,000 – $115,000 |
| Software engineer / Developer | 5 | $125,000 – $156,300 |
| Marketing | 4 | $125,000 – $145,000 |
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Associate Clinical Oncology Specialist | 18 |
| Clinical Oncology Specialist | 16 |
| Sr Phlebotomist | 13 |
| Clinical Field Specialist | 8 |
| PSC Manager | 7 |
| Supervisor | 6 |
| Manager | 5 |
| Associate Director | 5 |
| Account Sales Representative | 4 |
| Lead Bioinformatics & Machine Learning Scientist | 4 |
| Lab Assistant I | 4 |
| Senior Scientist | 4 |
| Phlebotomist Test Coordinator | 4 |
| Organ Health Specialist | 3 |
| Staff Scientist | 3 |
162 of 211 listings (77%) publish a pay range. Across them the median range is $132,000 – $165,350 a year (the employer's own figures, converted to yearly; not a BLS statistic).
Most listings do not state a seniority level.
46 of 211 listings (22%) mention a remote or flexible location.
We counted how often Natera's own 211 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 183 of 211 ads (87%) state a number of years. The median is 5 years; 60% ask for 5 or more and 8% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 43% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 79 | 37% |
| PhD or doctorate | 41 | 19% |
| High school diploma or GED | 39 | 18% |
| Master's degree | 31 | 15% |
| Associate degree | 3 | 1% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 11 | 5% |
| Says it does NOT sponsor visas | 2 | 1% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 1 | 0% |
| Work authorization required | 1 | 0% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 103 | 49% |
| Travel mentioned | 58 | 27% |
| On-site or in-person work | 19 | 9% |
| Heavy lifting | 15 | 7% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| excel | 55 | 26% |
| python | 32 | 15% |
| salesforce | 19 | 9% |
| sql | 18 | 9% |
| aws | 16 | 8% |
| machine learning | 14 | 7% |
| linux | 8 | 4% |
| gcp | 6 | 3% |
| jira | 5 | 2% |
| power bi | 4 | 2% |
| typescript | 3 | 1% |
| react | 3 | 1% |
| tableau | 3 | 1% |
| docker | 2 | 1% |
| pmp | 2 | 1% |
What the hiring process, culture, schedules and benefits are like is not in our sources, so we do not describe it. Read the job ads and the employer's own site.
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211 open jobs today, 32 posted in the last 7 days (updated several times a day).
Mostly in San Carlos, CA (42), Austin, TX (41), Pleasanton, CA (4).