Research Associate I applicants have rated the interview process at Natera with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 35.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Associate I roles take an average of 31 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Natera overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Natera as a Research Associate I according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 26%
Group panel interview: 21%
One on one interview: 18%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Skills test: 9%
Presentation: 9%
Background check: 6%
Drug test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Natera (San Carlos, CA) in Oct 2025
Interview
Streamlined and efficient. They were very quick with responding and initiating next steps. I first met with the hiring manager before speaking to an HR representative. The first interview was more technically focused, and asked questions regarding assay knowledge and fundamental understanding of molecular biology techniques.
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Question 1
What do you talk to co-workers about besides work?
I applied online. I interviewed at Natera (Austin, TX) in Jun 2026
Interview
Phone screening with recruiter, Zoom meeting with team manager, and then an on-site interview/meeting with 3 other RAI's. I was consistently told good things about all of my interviews, I got along well with everyone I spoke to. When I reached out to follow up, I was told I would have answers the next day. That same day, an hour later, I was sent an automated denial email. I tried reaching out again to inquire about the decision and have never received an answer. The process took about 3 weeks. I was led on tremendously. The position was still open after they denied me - I have no answers as to why they made the decision they made. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
lots of questions about how you work in a team and how you work in high volume labs. did a call interview with the recruiter, video interview with the lab manager, and in person interview with the lab supervisor and 3 of the RAs
Two remote interviews and one on site interview. Very behavioral focused where you want to show that you are team oriented and know problem solving skills. You also want to be able to ask any entry level technical questions.