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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this Scientist 1 position within the Core Services Library Prep Lab to help run day to day operations. Our ideal candidate will work cross functionally with the team and other groups sharing and using their knowledge of molecular biology Next Generation Sequencing libraries and Illumina library prep and liquid handler automation.
Position Responsibilities:
- Executes planned experiments/analysis of moderate to advanced complexity within immediate team and performs routine chemical and biochemical testing; uses insights to help troubleshoot problems
- Contributes ideas for meeting project goals and invention disclosures
- Assembles data for analysis using accepted methods and distills key conclusions while keeping an organized laboratory notebook and implementing protocols
- Provides supporting data to Project Lead on risks in area of responsibility
- Understands internal customers and collaborators and their needs and expectations
- May train internal customers in areas of expertise Listed responsibilities are an essential but not exhaustive list of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Position Requirements:
- Possesses a university level understanding of the scientific principles and laboratory experience (equivalent to Bachelors degree); working towards mastery of relevant subject matter
- Able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets
- Can interpret results to form conclusions and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists
- Uses advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data (examples include workstation equipment Illumina instruments third party analytical instrumentation etc.
- Basic understanding of statistical significance replicates controls
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors effectively through email presentations written reports or in meetings to support decisionmaking All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
- Experience with NGS technology desired
- Experience with Illumina sequencers desired
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:
- Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 02 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in a customer focused environment preferred
- Experience with liquid handlers and automation
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The estimated base salary range for the Scientist 1 role based in the United States of America is: $61700 $92500. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to an individuals qualifications location where the role is to be performed internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work including access to genomics sequencing family planning health/dental/vision retirement benefits and paid time off.
At Illumina we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always been rooted in openness collaboration and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zeronet gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.