Is Natera a good company to work for?

Natera has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,184 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Natera to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Natera have been left by employees working as Certified Medical Assistant , Patient Coordinator and Clinical Field Specialist .

Does Natera pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Natera employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Natera. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Natera?

71% of Natera employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Natera 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Natera?

Clinical Data Operator (22) , Clinical Laboratory Operator I (20) , Clinical Field Specialist (16) , Certified Medical Assistant (14) , Manager (14) , Sales Representative (14) , Patient Coordinator (13) , Software Engineer (12) , Clinical Lab Operator I (11) , Clinical Laboratory Scientist (11) , Customer Experience Associate (10) , Clinical Data Reporter (9) , Patient Success Specialist (9) , Project Manager (9) , Senior Project Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Natera according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and excellent long" ((in 97 reviews)); "Great company and culture at Natera" ((in 47 reviews)); "Had a lot of great coworkers." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great products and team!" ((in 31 reviews)); "Free food and snacks are a plus!" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Natera according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and no bonuses" ((in 56 reviews)); "Unexperienced managers" ((in 27 reviews)); "Management was inconsistent, communication was often unclear, and disciplinary actions felt unfair and disproportionate." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is no training onboarding processes, but you’re expected to come in and hit the ground running." ((in 16 reviews)); "Department favoritism." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Natera layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Natera layoffs and their outlook for job security at Natera in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Natera locations?

San Carlos , Austin , San Francisco , San Jose , Pleasanton , Houston , New York , Los Angeles , Dallas , San Diego , Atlanta , Phoenix , Denver , Miami , Chicago , Buffalo , Stony Brook , Texas City , Redwood City , San Mateo , Newark , Montgomery , Buhl , Albuquerque , San Antonio , Cleveland , Baton Rouge , Boston , Remote , Washington

Natera reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,120 total reviews)

Steve Chapman

80% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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Natera has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,120 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Natera employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

May 20, 2026

Innovative products, but uneven leadership and goals

Organ health specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great products, changing how physicians practice medicine.

Cons

Leadership, growth, goals aren't set evenly.

Natera Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value our products and the impact they have on patient care and clinical practice.

2.0

May 20, 2026

Work from home perks, but low pay and microaggressions

Customer service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home ; some work life balance

Cons

Micro aggression Low pay for the amount of work you have to do

Natera Response

1mo

We’re glad the remote flexibility and work-life balance were positive aspects of your experience. We also appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. Feedback from employees and former employees provides valuable insight, and we will share this with the appropriate teams.

5.0

May 12, 2026

Great place to work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is committed to being the best. We strive for excellence and the company rewards employees for this commitment.

Cons

Seasonal long hours, very very fast paced.

Natera Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you value the culture of excellence and feel recognized for your contributions.

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