Natera

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to transforming healthcare through personalized genetic diagnostics. Their cutting-edge technology platform, which has been used to perform more cfDNA tests than any other, utilizes novel molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics software to precisely detect and differentiate cfDNA in a simple blood draw. This enables them to develop highly accurate non-invasive tests across three key areas: oncology, women’s health, and organ health.

Natera's commitment to innovation and integrity is evident in their extensive clinical validation, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 250+ technology patents supporting the accuracy and reliability of their tests. They operate CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California, ensuring high-quality results for millions of patients worldwide. Their mission is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care, empowering patients and healthcare providers to make informed decisions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

Natera offers flexible work arrangements, including remote work options for a variety of roles. The company also provides flexible medical plans, investment options, and a generous paid time off policy, allowing employees to achieve work-life balance.

Natera offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career growth. This includes flexible medical plans with options for individual and family needs, including fertility benefits and free Natera tests for employees and their families. Employees also have access to a variety of investment options such as a Roth 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. Natera provides a generous paid time off policy that promotes work-life balance and other perks such as catered lunches, employee-organized sports leagues, happy hours, life insurance, commuter subsidies, disability benefits, and more.

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Their mission is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care, protecting health and enabling earlier, more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. They aim to provide highly accurate tests validated by numerous peer-reviewed publications, ultimately helping patients and their healthcare providers make more informed decisions.

Natera promotes a culture that blends a strong focus on patient care with a commitment to innovation and scientific rigor. They value diverse perspectives and collaboration, evident in their emphasis on employee resource groups (ERGs) and leadership development programs. This dedication to inclusion translates into a workplace environment where employees feel valued and supported, fostering a sense of belonging and dedication to the company's mission of improving healthcare through personalized genetic testing and diagnostics.

Natera is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment that welcomes people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. They believe that inclusive collaboration benefits their employees, community, and patients, and is critical to their mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. Natera provides annual diversity and inclusion training for all people managers, performs pay equity analysis, and has six employee resource groups (ERGs) with one in three Naterans involved in an ERG.